Procurement Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join a growing team in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in purchasing, supplier management, supplier audits, scorecard reporting, and inventory support within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.

This is a great opportunity for a procurement professional who knows how to balance cost, quality, lead times, and supplier performance while supporting internal operations and production needs.

Key Responsibilities

Manage purchasing and procurement of goods and services

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

Review purchase orders and acknowledgements for pricing, accuracy, and delivery

Expedite materials with suppliers to meet operational needs

Resolve supplier and receiving discrepancies

Set up new suppliers in the ERP system

Conduct or support supplier audits

Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and performance metrics

Monitor lead times, backorders, delays, and supply risks

Support inventory planning, safety stock, and order quantity optimization

Negotiate pricing, freight terms, and supplier agreements

Partner with internal teams to resolve supplier escalations and improve supply chain performance

Maintain accurate product and vendor data

Support continuous improvement, cost savings, and procurement process enhancements

Follow Quality Management System (QMS) procedures as required

Qualifications

5 to 7 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, planning, inventory control, warehousing, or distribution

Experience within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry

Hands-on experience with supplier audits

Experience creating and managing supplier scorecards

Strong management skills and the ability to lead initiatives or coordinate across teams

Experience negotiating supplier pricing and terms

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems, ideally P21

Preferred Experience

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Familiarity with freight claims, inbound shipments, and carrier coordination

Knowledge of inventory planning, safety stock, and supplier performance tracking

Experience working in a regulated or quality-driven environment

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in managing supplier relationships from end to end. The right candidate will be able to identify issues quickly, drive solutions, and support operational success through strong procurement practices and vendor performance management.

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