Buyer

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Ellicott City
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Every day, Kelly Services connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers.We currently have an exciting contract opportunity as a Buyer for a top fortune 500 company in Harmans, Maryland.--Title:--BuyerDuration:--6 month contract, 40 hours per week. Mostly remote with occasional onsite.Location:--Harmans, Maryland--Summary:The Buyer will be responsible for executing the procurement related activities specific to Preclinical & cGMP materials and services needed to support all client projects/programs in accordance w/ cGMP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, as necessary. This position will closely interface with Finance/Accounting, Preclinical Services, Process Development, , Supply Chain: Raw Materials Planning, Supply Chain: Materials Control, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Project Management to ensure that purchased materials are compliant to internal and external regulations and available as required.--Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:--- Perform all tactical buying functions for materials and services needed to support client requirements, manufacturing activities, and general operations; with the objective to maximize material availability while maintaining a strategic inventory plan, with minimum overstock.--- Effectively process inventory and service related purchase orders. Negotiate pricing (as required) and delivery date(s), with terms and conditions for non-contract GMP materials and services, when necessary.--- Manage orders to ensure materials meet the required delivery schedule(s) and comply with GMP requirements, as needed.--- Solicit quotations for materials and services, as required.--- Analyze bids for specification compliance, pricing, and delivery commitments.--- Assist in monitoring and managing vendor and product performances.--- As assigned, support Supply Chain related projects and programs.--- Work with Planning to meet all manufacturing related inventory and Bills of Material requirements and adjustments.--- Work with Procurement Administrative Supervisor, Finance/Accounting, and Materials Control staff to reconcile any invoice and/or receiving related issues.--- Provide consistently exceptional customer service to internal customers.Skills and Competencies:--- Competent knowledge of procurement techniques and processes; including price negotiation, inventory management, and supplier management.--- Working knowledge of cGMP operations.--- Must be organized, possess time management skills, and be able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.--- Possesses excellent analytical, problem-solving & critical thinking skills.--- Strong verbal/written communication skills and organizational abilities are essential.--Qualifications:--- 3-5 years of procurement experience; a GMP background within the pharma or biotech industries strongly preferred.--- Bachelor's degree preferred, but relevant procurement experience will be considered in lieu of degree.--- Well versed in ERP / MRP Systems.--- Previous experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.--- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly MS Excel and Outlook. "--Important information:--This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please contact Kelly Adams at kelly.adams@kellyservices.com for immediate consideration.------Why Kelly--?As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.]]

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