Senior Strategic Buyer

About Client:
As the global leader in enabling pharma, biotech, and consumer health partners to optimize product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply for patients around the world, Company conduct all its business responsibly and with integrity. Our customers, investors and suppliers count on it, and our company’s continued success depends on it.
With broad, deep-scale and expertise in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, company is a preferred Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) partner for personalized medicines, blockbuster drugs and consumer health brand extensions.
Rate Range: $55-$62.50/Hr
Job Description:

• The Senior Strategic Buyer will support the local site to source strategic materials and services, support new program introductions, evaluate the supply base, and implement strategic initiatives that deliver value to Catalent through cost savings, process improvements, supplier innovation, and supplier management, to help gain competitive advantages and meet customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• The position is responsible for supporting the strategic initiatives in alignment with the Global Procurement Organization and product/program development projects at the site, working closely with cross functional teams to implement cost savings, support product launches and mitigate risk to the business.
• In addition, this role will evaluate the existing supply base to identify opportunities which deliver cost savings and the highest quality to support the goals and objectives as established by Global Procurement, Site Operations and Key functions.

Perform, lead, and improve processes listed below:

• Identify and support site-level and global procurement initiatives for cost savings, contract opportunities, supplier quality and risk mitigation of single sourced materials and services.
• Participates and supports new product and program launches to influence sourcing decision and purchase materials and services as needed to meet project timelines.
• Manages site spend.
• Performs routine deep spend analysis to understand indirect spend variance and find cost reduction opportunities through collaborations with Category Management.
• Supports site reporting to the Global Procurement Organization.
• Participates in or may lead cross-functional initiatives to reduce cost through RFP’s / RFI’s and improve quality for internal and external customers.
• Develop key supplier relationships to serve the local site’s needs.
• • Supports the local Capital Expenditure projects in close collaboration with local teams and Global Procurement for supplier selection, negotiation, and contract implementation.
• • Support Global Procurement strategic imperatives.
• • Negotiates pricing and contracts, ensures compliance with contracts and global Catalent policies and procedures.
• • Process requisitions and place orders after approval with Catalent Pharma Solutions approved suppliers to obtain materials and services required to support product launches, dual sourcing efforts and cost savings initiatives.
• • Communicate material and service availability, lead-time, supplier capacity & capability updates to stakeholders and take ownership for entire procurement process, resolving all discrepancies from placement of order, through receipt, payment of goods and returns.
• • Provides support to determine root cause for poor vendor performance and late deliveries.
• Provides support to resolve supplier quality issues and take corrective action.
• Notifies internal customers of supplier changes notifications, assume role as liaison with supplier to obtain documents and material required to approve change. Provide frequent updates to stakeholders impacted by change
• Responsible for ensuring the supplier adheres to the guidelines specified on the purchase order and / or contract.
• Prepare various reports for cost savings tracking, supplier spend analysis and performance.
• Comply with all site and Corporate SOPs and documented processes.
• Ensures full compliance to Catalent policy acquiring CDA and SCOC signed off by all suppliers, discussing with Legal in case of change needed, and keeping track of their status in the local database.
• • Complies with and follows all procedures within the company Security, EHS, Global Procurement and Global Trade policies.

About ApTask:
Join ApTask, a global leader in workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, as we shape the future of work. We offer a comprehensive suite of offerings, including staffing and recruitment services, managed services, IT consulting, and project management, providing unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of our dynamic team, you'll have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success for our clients across diverse industries. If you are passionate about excellence, collaboration, and innovation, and aspire to make a meaningful impact in the world of work, come join us at ApTask and be a part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive.
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