GMP Supply Chain Sr. Specialist - Planner/Buyer (contract) 55555

## Job Description Supply Chain Senior Specialist will support Material Operations **The ideal candidate will have Planner/Buyer experience in a GMP/Pharmaceutical environment, experience working with raw materials and ERP systems.** Supply Chain Senior Specialist / Buyer will support procurement needs for various sites. **Key Duties and Responsibilities:** - Represents Supply Chain department on assigned project sub-teams and/or task forces and, with general guidance, executes supply chain production activities - Participates in quality investigations by providing research and analyses - Implement process improvements to reduce lead-time and eliminate non-value-added activities - Drive material and supplier onboarding activities to include the creation of master files, material specifications, and initiate master data requests. - Executes purchase orders for suppliers and coordinates material deliveries - Purchases materials, equipment, supplies, and services, including those of a specialized or complex nature, following prescribed regulations and procedures - Prepares purchase orders and order schedules, monitoring and accurately maintaining them throughout their lifecycle, effectively providing feedback to stakeholders on any issues that present risk to plans - May perform or aid others in negotiation of schedule, delivery, cost, terms, etc. - Works with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality, delivery, or financial issues - Provides timely disposition of non-conforming materials and maintains supplier performance measurements on quality, delivery, and service - Compiles and analyzes supplier performance data to enable evaluation and ensure contract compliance - Interfaces with strategic sourcing to improve surety of supply, supplier development, program spending, and cost reduction/avoidance - Collaborates with other purchasing professionals and cross-functional stakeholders pursuing opportunities for continuous improvement - Maintains purchasing master data; lead time, pricing, approved vendors, etc. - Participates in the development and improvement of purchasing processes, standard work, and tools - May train and coach new or less experienced team members - Focuses on immediate and urgent business needs while remaining engaged in continuous improvement - Prioritize and perform assignments independently to satisfy required timelines, providing periodic updates and feedback to stakeholders and managers - Performs other duties as assigned - Performs appropriate transactions in the iProcurement system - Receives in inventory into ERP and may resolve issues with documentation issues - Maintain strong cross functional relationships to bolster communication with internal and external stakeholders **Knowledge and Skills**: - Ability to contribute to complex contract negotiations - Proven ability to manage multiple projects with high degree of effectiveness - Possesses a distinguished record of delivering on critical project goals and moving projects forward - Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely (written/oral) with all levels of the company - Good understanding of the medical device and biotech industry and market - Experience with quality management systems (change controls, deviations, etc) - Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills - Strong prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry - Experience working in a cGMP environment - Experience working in a start-up environment **Education and Experience**: - Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Manufacturing Operations-related disciplines - 3-5 years work experience - Certificate / Associates Degree with 10+ years’ relevant work experience ## Pay Range **$60-$70/hr** ## Requisition Disclaimer This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partn…