About the job
This position is responsible for placing purchase orders (POs), performing PO follow up activities, solving quantity/delivery date issues, validating that all required documentation is available, and negotiating the best combination of price, quality, and delivery to satisfy site operational requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Place orders with approved vendors/suppliers as required following company procedures
• Analyze purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and completion
• Request quotes for products, equipment, supplies and/or services as requested
• Obtain samples and data as required for departments as needed
• Explain and clarify purchasing procedures to internal departments as well as suppliers
• Follow-up on purchase orders to ensure deliveries are done on-time and in-full and against the agreed prices and conditions.
• Solve problems with orders in an efficient and timely manner
• Serve as the operational contact to suppliers for arranging timely and complete provision of required documentation.
• Serve as the purchasing point of contact for internal stakeholders who need to purchase goods/services.
• Maintain professional knowledge and technical skills related to purchasing with the aim of maximizing one’s own professional knowledge and applying it in an optimum manner within the organization
• Work with full FSS procurement team to align purchases and volumes between sites • Other duties as assigned Expected behavior
• Proactive mindset
• Relentless issue resolution
• Be responsive to information requests
• Passion for continuous improvement • Comfortable with negotiation and dealing with different stakeholder levels
Set yourself apart
Education/ Experience Requirements:
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Relevant IT skills (able to work with Visio, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and Excel)
• User-level knowledge of major ERP/MRP systems (Navision, SAP, Oracle, etc.) a plus
• Ability to think strategically and tactically (detail-oriented)
• Strong collaborative and influencing skills, and ability to work well in a cross-functional, matrixed environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
• Flexible and able to adapt to company growth and evolving responsibilities
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Experience in working in a cGMP environment, with FDA & State Board of Pharmacy experience would be a plus for any candidate
What’s on offer?
We offer a dynamic environment where talent and ambition can develop to its fullest. We have an open and informal organization culture, where individuals need to have strong motivation and ability to work independently. Fagron is a widely expanding, international, professional and ambitious pharmaceutical company with multiple growth opportunities. Job opportunity includes competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, performance package, and ability to be part of an international leader in an expanding industry.