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Summary of Objective:

Responsible for negotiating and procuring components and materials. Evaluates vendor services and quotes to determine the most desirable vendor. Support customer demand using effective management of a diverse and cost-efficient base of certified vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following, but other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluate sales quotes to select vendors for the quoting process opportunity.
• Manage all vendor and communications related, but not limited to, component or material orders, including transport or carrier damage, non-conforming component or material, and paperwork discrepancies.

• Set goals to track KPI's and measure results in accordance with the site's vision and goals of 2-3% savings year over year. Utilize data analytics to review supplier performance on KPI's and drive continuous improvements.

• Support existing and new component purchases with the selection of the most capable, cost-effective suppliers to meet the material specifications.

• Drive Vendor Management to ensure the highest level of quality and service. Select partners with key suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery of products.

• Partner with key functions, including finance, estimating, business development, and operations, to drive results that align with the site's goals and objectives.

• Develop innovative and bold strategies to drive savings in new ways while managing, engaging, and promoting continuous cost reduction and quality improvement efforts.

• Be a liaison between vendors, business units, and operations teams to deal with material or service issues in a timely fashion.

• Identify and leverage opportunities for continuous improvement and manage financial risk. Analyze purchase price variances compared to quotes.

• Ensure that all components will run on the selected PCI machines for production. Manage inventory levels, warehouse capacity, and slow-moving inventory.

• Ensure adherence to all company policies and processes for the entire Procurement team.
• This position may require overtime and/or weekend work.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, and rules.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or 1-5 years related experience and/or training.

• College-Level Mathematical Skills
• Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer tasks and have knowledge of various computer programs.
• Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
• High Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where there is only limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions that may be provided in various forms.

Preferred:

• Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.
• Ability to display a willingness to make decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment daily
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.

The base salary hiring range for this position is ($ 62,960- $70,830) plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company's purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity - at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.