Purchasing Specialist - Tri-Pac : Job Details

Purchasing SpecialistTri-Pac, Inc. a contract development and manufacturing company (CDMO) specializing in liquid and aerosol filling for personal care and pharmaceutical marketers, is seeking an experience Purchasing Specialist for immediate addition to our fast-growing team. Job DescriptionSeeking an analytical, strategic thinker with great interpersonal skills as a Purchasing Specialist. This individual will assist in the buying process for a given set of goods and owns the day-to-day management of vendors and acts as the point of contact between the vendors, manufacturing, and technical labs.Responsibilities:

• Updating SAP material master data for completeness and integrity on behalf of manufacturing as requested
• Maintain strict inventory management to allow for efficient production while preventing excess inventory.
• Assist in all aspects of supplier specification non-conformance resolution.
• Purchase Order Processing (Creation-Submission-Confirmation- On-Time Delivery)
• Work with project managers to issue new products into the system while collecting specifications and pricing from vendors.
• Manage/react to all unplanned and planned outages with production plants.
• Collaborating with suppliers to verify lead times, routes, and deliveries of materials, addressing all concerns in a timely manner.
• Productively manage supplier and technical relations to encourage on-time deliveries.
• Maintain Supplier Database, purchase records and related documentation.
• Manage/react to all unplanned and planned outages with production plants.
• Assisting in activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services on terms that are in the organization's best interest.
• Work closely with CSR and Schedulers to meet demand while moving inventory effectively and on-time.
• Recommending improvements to reduce cost and support fiscal proactivity within the department while achieving corporate and site-specific goals. Leading and/or participating in continuous improvement teams as required.
• Oversee all inventory aspects including cycle counts, annual inventory, inventory adjustments and inventory transfers.
• Actively participate in ensuring success of new projects from cradle to grave to ensure successful launch of product.
• Manage logistics for all incoming shipments to allow for on-time receipt.
• Verifying pricing while working on savings and working within budget
• Build strategic partnerships with high-quality vendors.
• Seek dependable vendors for new projects as needed.
• Maintain inventory in off-site warehouse through system/manual process.
• Update system as needed for vendor changes.
• Supporting all facilities by maintaining steady communication with material vendors to best coordinate flow and use of materials between departments and manufacturing sites
• Supporting Procurement, Planning, Customer Services Production, R&D, and Quality as needed
• Inventory Management and Project Management processes.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent
• At least Five (5) years' experience in Purchasing in a Manufacturing environment
• Operating knowledge of SAP, ERP, MRP

Benefits:Competitive Salary/ Pay & Packages, Vacations, Insurance, 401K, Life Insurance, Disability (Long term/ Short term) and Continuous Training. Work where you are HAPPY! Tri-Pac, Inc. also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.Thank you for your interest and consideration of a career with Tri-Pac, Inc.Tri-Pac, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerTo Staffing & Recruitment Agencies: Our Company does not accept unsolicited CV's or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV's or applications and explicitly reserve the right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited CV or application.

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