Senior Buyer

INCOG BioPharma Services•Fishers, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Supply Chain Buyer / Planner Summary We are looking for a motivated, self-starting individual to join INCOG’s evolving Supply Chain Team. A Senior Supply Chain Buyer / Planner position is responsible for supporting engagement in strategic sourcing and procurement activities for raw materials, consumables, and equipment within a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role combines technical expertise with supply chain management to ensure consistent, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of critical materials. The Senior Supply Chain Buyer / Planner will assist the Senior Manager of Procurement with material planning and procurement to meet production and operational needs for the facility, including inventory management processes, and establishing top-tier procurement practices with consistent, reliable feedback. This position will lead tactile procurement activities, monitor the purchase to receipt process, and support the achievement of customer satisfaction with their production-related activities at INCOG.

Requirements

Strong understanding of supplier quality management systems
Ability to lead, train, and mentor other team members on a personal level.
Strong computer and analytical skills. Able to perform with little to no guidance in Microsoft Office application and perform assessments on the data to give a readout to the Senior Manager of Procurement and Director of Supply Chain.
Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP requirements and pharmaceutical regulatory standards.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ISO).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong negotiation and relationship management abilities.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Project management and time management skills.
Position may require participation in on-call rotation for supply chain emergencies.
Must be able to work in a regulated environment following SOPs and GMP guidelines.
Fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (or job-related experience equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related scientific field
3-5 years demonstrated working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
3-5 years in a supplier / customer facing role.
5+ years’ experience in a procurement role (Pharma preferred).
Experience with supplier qualification and audit processes.
Experience with single-use technologies and sterile manufacturing components.
Project management experience

Responsibilities

Manage the purchase requisition to purchase order process.
Maintain order acknowledgement in ERP and collaborate with requestors to assure lead times meet internal demand.
Support/Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for critical raw materials, pharmaceutical components, and capital equipment while maintaining compliance with cGMP requirements
Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring quality agreements and supply agreements are properly executed and maintained
Establish, update, and monitor min/max levels for inventoried materials in ERP.
Create and communicate demand forecasts for inventoried materials.
Identify and develop best-in-class suppliers.
Execute procurement activities including purchase orders, contract reviews, and supplier performance monitoring.
Manage supplier qualification process in collaboration with Quality Assurance team.
Establish and maintain good supplier and internal customer relationships that foster an environment of collaboration and trust.
Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure optimal inventory levels and timely material availability.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and other cross-functional areas as identified.
Establish and maintain Good Documentation Practices.
Manage and resolve supply chain disruptions through effective risk mitigation strategies.