This senior role involves leveraging historical data and market trends to predict material requirements and adjust purchasing strategies for critical life science innovations
Job Summary
This senior role involves leveraging historical data and market trends to predict material requirements and adjust purchasing strategies for critical life science innovations.
The position requires managing strategic supplier relationships to ensure supply reliability while optimizing inventory levels to balance customer service with carrying costs.
Candidates will act as a resource for less experienced team members, driving continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate process waste within the supply chain.
Matching Summary
This senior role involves leveraging historical data and market trends to predict material requirements and adjust purchasing strategies for critical life science innovations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years purchasing strategy experience
ERP system proficiency (Infor XA)
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) execution
Supplier negotiation and relationship management
Capacity planning for internal and external resources
Nice-to-have
Lean Six Sigma or Operational Excellence background
Experience with EPDM systems
CSCP, CPIM, or CSCMP certification
New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle support
Cross-functional collaboration in engineering and quality