Purchasing Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

LTS Lohmann Therapy•West Caldwell, NJ

10h•$110,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LTS is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing team and ensure a reliable supply of goods and services that support business performance. The role combines team leadership, supplier management, purchasing execution, cost improvement, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The position is located in West Caldwell, New Jersey, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hybrid work may be available up to two days per week after the initial probationary period.

Requirements

7–8 years of purchasing experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of logistics and freight operations, including transportation, shipping, and related supply chain processes.
At least 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, reading comprehension, and mathematical ability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
At least 2 years of SAP S4 HANA experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Advanced Excel skills preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and analytical skills.
APICS, ASCM, or CPSM certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the Purchasing team and execute purchasing activities in an SAP environment.
Maintain compliance with cGMP, FDA, DEA, the LTS Purchasing Policy, and applicable GMP SOP requirements.
Analyze SAP exception messages and take appropriate action to maintain continuity of supply for procured materials.
Negotiate pricing and contracts with local suppliers.
Coordinate deliveries with brokers, carriers, and suppliers; monitor and approve shipping costs and tariff codes.
Review safety stock levels and system ordering strategies for raw materials.
Partner with Supplier Quality on quality events, supplier claims, investigations, and closure activities.
Generate, analyze, and communicate monthly supplier KPIs.
Work with Finance to resolve invoice and customs issues in a timely manner.
Implement and track cost-saving and cost-reduction strategies.
Provide quarterly forecasts to key domestic suppliers and collaborate with North America Sourcing and Global Procurement on strategic global suppliers.
Identify new sources of supply when appropriate.
Hold suppliers accountable for commitments, complete annual supplier evaluations, and communicate continuous-improvement expectations.
Support SAP master data maintenance, materials management, and change-control completion as required.
Handle additional purchasing-related responsibilities and projects as needed.