Cytovance Biologics
Purchasing Specialist II
Cytovance Biologics, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
Job Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position plays a key role in obtaining complex, high-value materials, equipment, services and supplies for all Cytovance departments. The Purchasing Specialist II may also be asked to be part of the multi-disciplinary team asked to oversee/conduct site visits and supplier audits as necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling purchasing activities for all production and non-production related goods and services required to support the Operations of the Manufacturing, Quality Systems, Process Development, Administrative, Human Resources, Accounting, Facilities and Engineering Departments. • Assist in managing supplier relationships, evaluate and make recommendations for the new supplier programs. • Maintain a high degree of communication with key suppliers to build long term supplier/customer relationship. • Manage the workload of the Purchasing Agent/Buyer/Expeditor to assure timely performance of the Requisition to PO to Receipt process. • Various reports will be required to be available to support inquiries related to ordered supplies and supplier performance. • Attend weekly scheduling/planning meetings • Other responsibilities include maintaining knowledge of market conditions and advising management on purchasing alternatives to assure a continued flow of materials to meet production and sales requirements. • Work with Shipping and Receiving to maintain reconciliation to facilitate payment of Vendors. • Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Supply Chain Manager, Director or the Vice President of Operations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain or Materials Procurement. • 3 - 5 years of experience in Purchasing as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer • Prefer experience dealing with technical and chemical vendors. • Ability to read, write and speak English as well as the ability to analyze, and interpret common financial reports, and legal documents is helpful. • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, in-house customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Ability to effectively present information to management is required. • Ability to apply advanced standard mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percent and fractions. • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. • Ability to operate Microsoft Office Products and PC or Mac Computers • Ability to utilize Accounting Software • Experience with MRP/ERP enterprise systems
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles consistent with an office warehouse environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and consistent compared to an office warehouse environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Cytovance Biologics acknowledges that providers may be a valuable resource for identifying and recruiting Candidates for employment. However, we require that all external recruiters engage directly with Cytovance Biologics Human Resources Team and comply with Cytovance Biologic's requirements prior to transmitting any Resumes/CV's or introducing any candidates to an employee of Cytovance Biologics. Cytovance Biologic's Human Resource Team is the only function within the Company that can enter contractual relationships with external recruiters and recruiting agencies.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position plays a key role in obtaining complex, high-value materials, equipment, services and supplies for all Cytovance departments. The Purchasing Specialist II may also be asked to be part of the multi-disciplinary team asked to oversee/conduct site visits and supplier audits as necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling purchasing activities for all production and non-production related goods and services required to support the Operations of the Manufacturing, Quality Systems, Process Development, Administrative, Human Resources, Accounting, Facilities and Engineering Departments. • Assist in managing supplier relationships, evaluate and make recommendations for the new supplier programs. • Maintain a high degree of communication with key suppliers to build long term supplier/customer relationship. • Manage the workload of the Purchasing Agent/Buyer/Expeditor to assure timely performance of the Requisition to PO to Receipt process. • Various reports will be required to be available to support inquiries related to ordered supplies and supplier performance. • Attend weekly scheduling/planning meetings • Other responsibilities include maintaining knowledge of market conditions and advising management on purchasing alternatives to assure a continued flow of materials to meet production and sales requirements. • Work with Shipping and Receiving to maintain reconciliation to facilitate payment of Vendors. • Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Supply Chain Manager, Director or the Vice President of Operations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain or Materials Procurement. • 3 - 5 years of experience in Purchasing as a Purchasing Agent or Buyer • Prefer experience dealing with technical and chemical vendors. • Ability to read, write and speak English as well as the ability to analyze, and interpret common financial reports, and legal documents is helpful. • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, in-house customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Ability to effectively present information to management is required. • Ability to apply advanced standard mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percent and fractions. • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. • Ability to operate Microsoft Office Products and PC or Mac Computers • Ability to utilize Accounting Software • Experience with MRP/ERP enterprise systems
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles consistent with an office warehouse environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and consistent compared to an office warehouse environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Cytovance Biologics acknowledges that providers may be a valuable resource for identifying and recruiting Candidates for employment. However, we require that all external recruiters engage directly with Cytovance Biologics Human Resources Team and comply with Cytovance Biologic's requirements prior to transmitting any Resumes/CV's or introducing any candidates to an employee of Cytovance Biologics. Cytovance Biologic's Human Resource Team is the only function within the Company that can enter contractual relationships with external recruiters and recruiting agencies.