39430_Sr Material Buyer-Planner NPI

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, and well-established member of the business community, provides a complete range of services to support the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. Jubilant HollisterStier is a nationally recognized contract manufacturer of sterile injectable vials, and lyophilized products. The Allergy business is a worldwide leader in the manufacture of allergenic extracts, targeted primarily at treating allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is a proud member of the Jubilant Pharma family.

Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing

We will, with the utmost care for the environment and society, continue to enhance value for our customers and stakeholders by providing innovative products and economically efficient solutions’ through growth, cost effectiveness and wise investment of resources.

Job Description:

Sr. Materials Buyer-Planner-NPI Coordinate the production activities by planning and purchasing raw materials, supplies and equipment. Prevent material/inventory shortages, to requisition and resolve critical material needs and to seek the best products through rationalizing and consolidating suppliers and identifying opportunities to reduce cost. Lead all NPI activities and attend NPI meetings, coordinate activities, manage material schedule.

• Create and maintain material delivery schedules for all NPI Projects.
• Manage change controls for all NPI Projects.
• Responsible for strategic sourcing and procurement of all company-related requirements,
• Manage supply through MRP based on current demand. Maintain accurate inventory levels and appropriate safety stocks to ensure efficient flow throughout the manufacturing floor.
• Cognizant of appropriate and timely escalation of problems to management.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships. Rationalize and consolidate suppliers when possible.
• Identify and negotiate best pricing, terms, and recognize opportunities to reduce cost.
• Maintain status for delivery items; verify delivery schedules, coordinate resolution of logistic issues with shipping and receiving staff. Work closely with Warehouse, Quality, and Planning to ensure materials are moving through departments as scheduled.
• Reconcile invoice discrepancies to purchase orders with Finance.
• Enter and maintain purchase orders in SAP.
• Manage all relevant Supply Chain master data in SAP, ensuring data integrity through correct data entry.
• Monitor vendor performance, issue periodic reports, and take corrective action as per current SOP’s and standard cGMP guidance.
• Identify raw material delays which could affect the production schedule and communicate information to the Planning team. Expedite materials as needed to ensure schedule adherence.
• Suggest and participate in process improvement initiatives for the department and for the business as needed.
• Assist with the processing of returns and repairs. Contact the vendor(s) when a wrong item or an item received is out of compliance. Work on getting the replacement and/or credit. Work with Quality and Warehouse to get the materials returned if needed and follow up to ensure timely investigation and corrective action form(s) are provided.
• Work directly with the Planning team to ensure raw materials are available as needed.
• Coordinate efforts with Quality and Product Change Coordinator to manage the change control process for any new supply requirement changes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. 2 years of additional experience can be used in lieu of degree (High School Diploma or Equivalent still required).
• CPIM, CPSM certification desired
• Minimum 3 years of related experience with degree. 5 years of related experience without a degree required
• Pharmaceutical and FDA Regulated Experience desired
• Project Management experience required
• Advanced vocational/specialized knowledge of MRP, Materials Management and Purchasing required.
• Operations Knowledge required.
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience required.
• SAP experience required.
• Microsoft Project experience desired
• Typing speed of 45 WPM desired.
• Prolonged sitting required

Shift: Weekday Days, Monday-Friday

Compensation & Benefits:

This is an on-site, full-time position located in Spokane, WA.

• Hiring Wage:$39.56 – $53.53hr. depending on experience, with opportunity for growth, promotion and annual raises. Midpoint and above is reserved for employees who have longevity with Jubilant HollisterStier and consistently exhibit outstanding performance over a period of time in the role
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Unlock your potential with Jubilant HollisterStier! If you’re seeking a dynamic and rewarding career, we welcome your application today!

https://jubilantcareer.jubl.com/

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Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require assistance applying for a position, please contact our HR Department at:

JHS-TalentAcquisition@jubl.com