Procurement Associate

Job Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Issue and fill purchase orders.
• Assist in purchasing.
• Assist in handling shipping,
• Create packing lists & related documentation, including shipping labels (FedEx, UPS, etc.)
• Schedule truck pick up.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma, or equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Previous experience in purchasing. 
• Demonstrate ability to obtain the appropriate knowledge from resources on Lean Six Sigma Methodologies and proven analytical/ problem solving capabilities.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish good working relationships with other departments, including vendors, colleagues, and subordinates.
• Demonstrates the appropriate technical knowledge necessary to make sound decisions on development issues with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze data and information and assess and resolve complex problems/issues as required.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow all applicable SOPs.
• Demonstrate ability to acquire the appropriate knowledge from resources on electronic Quality Management Systems such as MasterControl and Trackwise.
• Demonstrate the ability to acquire the appropriate knowledge from resources on the current federal, local, and international regulations regarding the production, testing, and release of drug substances and products.
• Demonstrate ability to develop a good understanding from resources on cGMPs, industry, and regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, Outlook, etc.
• Demonstrate the ability to portray the appropriate level of integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with management, staff, regulators, and client representatives in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete tasks accurately and according to established and shifting timelines.
• Demonstrate the ability to make quality scheduling, resource allocation, and priorities decisions.
• Energetic, execution-focused, self-motivated, and organized individual who is accustomed to working in a deadline-focused, high-pressure entrepreneurial environment.
• Results-oriented and efficient.
• Creative and open-minded who fosters an environment in which sharing of ideas is encouraged.
• Demonstrate the ability to work closely with a diverse customer and employee base (internally and externally).
• Demonstrate the ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must communicate fluently in English and have legible handwriting.

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to travel between and within facilities to visit staff, operations, and projects, as needed.
• Ability to sit, stand, climb stairs, and climb ladders to mezzanines (when necessary).
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to use PPE (safety shoes, goggles, respirators, gloves, etc. when necessary). 27 To 32 (USD) Hourly