Jubilant Pharma Limited
Sr Material Buyer-Planner NPI
Jubilant Pharma Limited, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254
Sr Material Buyer-Planner NPI
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Jubilant Pharma Limited
Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, provides a complete range of services to support the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. The company is a nationally recognized contract manufacturer of sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products. Jubilant HollisterStier is also a worldwide leader in the manufacture of allergenic extracts for treating allergies and asthma.
Job Description
Coordinate production activities by planning and purchasing raw materials, supplies, and equipment.
Prevent material/inventory shortages, requisition and resolve critical material needs, and seek the best products through rationalizing suppliers.
Lead all NPI activities, attend NPI meetings, coordinate activities, and manage material schedule.
Create and maintain material delivery schedules for all NPI projects.
Manage change controls for all NPI projects.
Responsible for strategic sourcing and procurement of all company‑related requirements.
Manage supply through MRP based on current demand, maintain accurate inventory levels and safety stocks.
Escalate problems to management in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships; rationalize and consolidate suppliers when possible.
Identify and negotiate best pricing, terms, and recognize opportunities to reduce cost.
Maintain status for delivery items; verify delivery schedules; coordinate resolution of logistic issues with shipping and receiving staff.
Work closely with Warehouse, Quality, and Planning to ensure materials move through departments as scheduled.
Reconcile invoice discrepancies to purchase orders with Finance.
Enter and maintain purchase orders in SAP.
Manage all relevant Supply Chain master data in SAP, ensuring data integrity through correct data entry.
Monitor vendor performance, issue periodic reports, and take corrective action per current SOPs and cGMP guidance.
Identify raw material delays that could affect the production schedule and communicate information to the Planning team.
Suggest and participate in process improvement initiatives for the department and the business as needed.
Assist with the processing of returns and repairs; contact vendors when an item is wrong or non‑compliant; coordinate replacements or credits with Quality and Warehouse.
Work directly with the Planning team to ensure raw materials are available as needed.
Coordinate efforts with Quality and Product Change Coordinator to manage the change control process for any new supply requirement changes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required. 2 years of additional experience can be used in lieu of the degree; High School Diploma or Equivalent still required.
CPIM or CPSM certification desired.
Minimum 3 years of related experience with a degree (or 5 years without a degree).
Pharmaceutical and FDA regulated experience desired.
Project Management experience required.
Advanced vocational/specialized knowledge of MRP, Materials Management, and Purchasing required.
Operations knowledge required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
SAP experience required.
Microsoft Project experience desired.
Typing speed of 45 WPM desired.
Prolonged sitting required.
Shift Weekday Days, Monday-Friday
Compensation & Benefits
Hiring wage: $39.56 – $53.53 hr., depending on experience, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises. Midpoint and above reserved for employees with longevity and outstanding performance.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and Health Savings Accounts.
Life, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability.
401(k) with company match.
Generous paid time off plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
For assistance applying for this position, contact our HR Department at JHS-TalentAcquisition@jubl.com.
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role at
Jubilant Pharma Limited
Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, provides a complete range of services to support the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. The company is a nationally recognized contract manufacturer of sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products. Jubilant HollisterStier is also a worldwide leader in the manufacture of allergenic extracts for treating allergies and asthma.
Job Description
Coordinate production activities by planning and purchasing raw materials, supplies, and equipment.
Prevent material/inventory shortages, requisition and resolve critical material needs, and seek the best products through rationalizing suppliers.
Lead all NPI activities, attend NPI meetings, coordinate activities, and manage material schedule.
Create and maintain material delivery schedules for all NPI projects.
Manage change controls for all NPI projects.
Responsible for strategic sourcing and procurement of all company‑related requirements.
Manage supply through MRP based on current demand, maintain accurate inventory levels and safety stocks.
Escalate problems to management in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships; rationalize and consolidate suppliers when possible.
Identify and negotiate best pricing, terms, and recognize opportunities to reduce cost.
Maintain status for delivery items; verify delivery schedules; coordinate resolution of logistic issues with shipping and receiving staff.
Work closely with Warehouse, Quality, and Planning to ensure materials move through departments as scheduled.
Reconcile invoice discrepancies to purchase orders with Finance.
Enter and maintain purchase orders in SAP.
Manage all relevant Supply Chain master data in SAP, ensuring data integrity through correct data entry.
Monitor vendor performance, issue periodic reports, and take corrective action per current SOPs and cGMP guidance.
Identify raw material delays that could affect the production schedule and communicate information to the Planning team.
Suggest and participate in process improvement initiatives for the department and the business as needed.
Assist with the processing of returns and repairs; contact vendors when an item is wrong or non‑compliant; coordinate replacements or credits with Quality and Warehouse.
Work directly with the Planning team to ensure raw materials are available as needed.
Coordinate efforts with Quality and Product Change Coordinator to manage the change control process for any new supply requirement changes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required. 2 years of additional experience can be used in lieu of the degree; High School Diploma or Equivalent still required.
CPIM or CPSM certification desired.
Minimum 3 years of related experience with a degree (or 5 years without a degree).
Pharmaceutical and FDA regulated experience desired.
Project Management experience required.
Advanced vocational/specialized knowledge of MRP, Materials Management, and Purchasing required.
Operations knowledge required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
SAP experience required.
Microsoft Project experience desired.
Typing speed of 45 WPM desired.
Prolonged sitting required.
Shift Weekday Days, Monday-Friday
Compensation & Benefits
Hiring wage: $39.56 – $53.53 hr., depending on experience, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises. Midpoint and above reserved for employees with longevity and outstanding performance.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and Health Savings Accounts.
Life, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability.
401(k) with company match.
Generous paid time off plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
For assistance applying for this position, contact our HR Department at JHS-TalentAcquisition@jubl.com.
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