Material Buyer

Pfizer • Sanford, NC

119d • $66,500 - $110,900

About The Position

At Pfizer, our manufacturing logistics and supply team ensures that customers and patients receive the medicines they need when they need them. By embracing challenges, imagining new possibilities, and taking decisive action, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster. Your role is crucial in making sure that the supply chain operates smoothly, ensuring timely delivery and availability of essential medications. Join us in our mission to improve global health by overcoming obstacles and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Requirements

• Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree with +1 years of experience; OR an Associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a High school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP).
• Computer skills in MS Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Food and Drug Administration regulated environment.
• Prior purchasing/supply chain/planning or other materials management related experience.
• System Application (SAP) and Products experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages material purchases for assigned suppliers.
• Works directly with procurement and suppliers to place orders, mitigate material balance risk factors, address supplier issues and material constraints.
• Oversees and issues blanket purchase orders for applicable materials.
• Reviews On Time Delivery reports, Open Order reports, and other applicable reports and communicates issues to suppliers as needed.
• Works with SAP Solutions Team to ensure SAP Master Data fields related to purchasing is correct and updated as needed.
• Works with suppliers and accounts payable to resolve invoice issues.
• Make decisions within limited options to resolve basic problems under the supervisor's direction, working in a structured environment using established procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions.
• Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree