Buyer/Planner, I

Vericel • Cambridge, MA

26d • $56,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient-centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care). Schedule: This position is in-office from Monday - Friday at our Cambridge and Burlington, MA locations. POSITION SUMMARY The Buyer/Planner I role is responsible for ensuring an uninterrupted supply of materials essential for the functioning of assigned product lines and areas.

Requirements

• B.S. degree (or equivalent experience) and 0-2 years of work experience or A.A./A.S and 2+ years of relevant experience or GED, High school diploma or equivalent with and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working on cross functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office
• Familiar with Purchasing and Quality Systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Life Sciences.
• Familiar with cGMP processes.
• Experience within a regulated environment that is frequently audited by FDA, ISO and other internal and external Agencies.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions to ensure that they meet the organization's compliance.
• Create Purchase Orders; maintain accurate open PO lines to define inbound quantities and due dates from suppliers.
• Managed returned goods to suppliers.
• Confirm that modifications and changes to existing orders are properly documented and processed.
• Track status of back orders and inventory aging report.
• Partner with internal customers when needed to expedite purchase requisitions or identify solutions for supply chain disruptions which may include the sourcing of alternative providers.
• Resolve pricing and/or invoicing discrepancies with suppliers.
• Plans the replenishment of materials to support the production schedule, while controlling inventory turns and materials shortages.
• Conducts material planning and inventory management for assigned raw materials.
• Maintains accurate data regarding Bill of Materials associated with all raw materials.
• Act as liaison with suppliers and Vericel finance during annual standard cost updates.
• Requests quotes from suppliers, performs new supplier sourcing and evaluation.
• Adheres to appropriate Standard Operating Procedures for business planning unit to ensure compliance with SOPs, ISO 9000, and cGMP procedures, MRB, Sarbanes-Oxley Controls, and corrective action goals.
• Other job duties are required.

Benefits

• Cutting-Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care.
• Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees