Job Listing: Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, has an immediate opening in their Milford location for a Manager of Procurement and Supply Chain.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Develop and implement sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and develop supply agreements for raw materials, equipment, commodities, and services that help ensure cost effectiveness and reliability.
-Develop, implement, and lead critical supply management initiatives to enhance the supply base and facilitate cost improvements throughout the company’s procurement system.
-Manage an effective logistics system for inventory management and product delivery that ensures customer satisfaction while meeting the company’s business and regulatory objectives.
-Manage and ensure the effectiveness of the Supply Chain staff.
-Oversee and support the company’s ERP and documentation systems as they relate to supply chain operations and procurement.
-Support supplier selection and verification activities via audits, research, references, and other methods as required.
-Provide periodic reports, analyses, and plans related to supply chain issues and metrics ranging from short-term to long-term consideration.
-Ensure that all external suppliers and internal supply chain systems meet relevant cGMP, SHE, and other regulatory requirements and guidelines.
-Perform procurement duties in support of the business relevant to MRP, capital needs, and commodities as required.
-Coordinate and support the cross-functional teams required to achieve supply chain goals and objectives.
-Develop and implement continuous improvement efforts within areas of responsibility.
-Other duties as required.


Required Qualifications:

-Chemistry Degree preferred, but can be substituted for a technical BS Degree
-7+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or fine chemicals industries.
-Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities a must.
-Experience with developing and integrating collaborative supply chain partnerships a must.
-Specific APICS courses or certification related to Supply Chain Management are a plus.
-Fully familiar with MRP-II principles and ERP applications that support planning. Experience specifically with Oracle is a highly preferred.
-A proven track record in establishing procurement and materials management systems a must.
-Excellent and proven negotiation skills a must.
-Analytical thinking, excellent problem solving skills, concern for impact and ability to explain complicated issues to different levels in the organization are a must for the position.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.


If you feel qualified for this position, please contact Angela Manley at 781-356-6917 or email resumes for immediate consideration to AManley@aerotek.com

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