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ERP Supply Chain Consultant

Newark, CA 94560

Posted: 07/31/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 612584 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Duties:    
The Buyer, Supply Chain will be responsible for executing purchase requests and orders for direct/indirect materials, services, and general operating supplies from demand (requisition) through delivery. The Buyer is responsible for utilizing tools to assure on-time delivery of indirect materials so that the GMP Manufacturing can meet agreed upon schedule. Using a clear understanding of financial impact and business accounting as it pertains to purchasing, the Buyer maintains communication with the Supply Chain Manager, suppliers and internal customers. The Buyer will manage the VMI program and establish a process to effectively track and manage all procurement activities from time of PO request to final payment. As such, the Buyer will be responsible for liaising any escalations between the business owners, suppliers, and the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) team.

Skills:    
  • Enters and process purchase orders according to established procedures and policies.
  • Confirms delivery dates with suppliers to ensure internal needs are met.
  • Performs regular monitoring of open purchase orders to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery, and closure.
  • Resolves potential problems (technical or financial) or material delays by actively communicating with suppliers and internal requestors.
  • Processes purchase orders for payment including verifying invoices and matching them to line items on the purchase order.
  • Communicates with internal customers and/or vendors when discrepancies arise between invoices, orders and payments.
  • Provides PO management by ensuring the closure/completeness of purchase orders.
  • Conducts analysis on spend/purchase data.
  • Develops procurement strategies through execution and delivery.
  • Initiates and manages supplier onboarding and contract management per policy and procedures.
  • Ensures vendors meet established compliance standards.
  • Manages VMI program on site at Newark.
  • Procedures: Ensures compliance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures and cGMP.
  • Participates in cross-functional project teams; leads department problem-solve teams.
  • Facilitates communication with vendors to ensure timely delivery of orders.
  • Indirect PO creation & placement based on Business Owner requirements.
  • Indirect PO management.
  • Facilitates invoice approvals & contacts P2P for any invoicing related issues.
  • Supports vendor data maintenance activities for non-MC related changes.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Experience working with ERP programs, specifically in D365.
  • Must be very processed oriented and maintain a constant vigilance towards process improvement by proposing new methods and technological/automated solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability in developing effective long-term strategies to support business plans.
  • Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing, procurement or working with a 3rd party accounts payable departments.
  • Experience communicating to all levels of the organization - to effectively communicate order status, delivery or vendor issues, both orally and written.
  • Highly proficient in the use of MS Project, Visio and Smartsheets.
  • Strong Project Management skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools

 
Education:    
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field & 2-5 year's directly related experience; OR
  • Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field & 6+ years’ directly related experience.








Pay Rate Range: $25-38/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience 

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.