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Purpose of the Position:

This position requires an excellent team player who is results-oriented and will work on-site at the Pasadena, California facility to develop and implement short and mid-long term procurement plans for commercial and developmental product lines that meet inventory and customer service targets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Plan, schedule, execute and ensure on-time procurement of finished goods, sub-assemblies and raw materials.
• Manage inventory levels to support commercial and clinical manufacturing schedules and safety stock goals.
• Create and track metrics such as inventory turns and supplier performance.
• Adhere to QSR, ISO, GMP, FDA and supply chain best practices requirements and guidelines.
• Responsibility for managing purchase orders from placement to payment.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters in Planning/ERP system.
• Provide daily direction of subordinate buyer.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Subordinate buyer(s)

Qualifications:

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of ERP systems (MFG/PRO, preferred) with concentration on Purchasing, Inventory, Planning, Manufacturing modules.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and supplier sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated experience with cost savings and value improvement projects.
• Ability to handle varied and complex inventories with untraditional unit of measures.
• Ability to perform with a high level of accuracy

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business or related field.
• 3-5 years experience as a Buyer or Production Planner.
• CPM or APICS CPIM/CIRM preferred.
• Experience within an FDA regulated business is highly desirable.

Language Skills:  Must be proficient in writing, and communicating in the English language. 

Mathematical Skills:  Must be consistent with college level education

Reasoning Ability:  Great problem solving, judgment and decision making skill are required.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Training in GMP, ISO, FDA compliance is desirable.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work entails regularly performing tasks while working at a computer, desk and laboratory bench or automated machine. Work may involve occasional climbing or balance.  Work entails occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.  Work occasionally requires travel between buildings.  This is typically completed by foot or by car.
The employee’s sensory modalities (vision, hearing, smell) and physical capabilities (ambulation without mechanical assistance, strength, coordination, dexterity, range of motion) must be sufficient to independently perform duties/functions of the position.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will involve a combination of office and biotechnology laboratory environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, blood bourn pathogens, automated equipment, and high levels of noise and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.