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Position Summary
The Buyer II - Direct Materials is responsible for executing procurement and material master activities that support GMP manufacturing operations within a regulated pharmaceutical/CDMO environment. This role ensures accurate material and supplier setup in SAP, compliant supplier onboarding, timely purchase order execution, and pricing data integrity to support uninterrupted manufacturing and regulatory compliance.
Operating within a cGMP environment, the Buyer executes procurement transactions in accordance with regulatory and GxP requirements, maintaining complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation while ensuring continuity of supply and system data integrity.
Position Responsibilities
SAP Material & Master Data Management
Create and maintain material master records in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) and SAP MM (Materials Management) modules for indirect and direct materials
Establish new direct material parts in SAP, ensuring alignment with approved specifications, UOMs, valuation classes, MRP settings, and GMP documentation requirements
Maintain pricing conditions, info records, and source lists within SAP to ensure accurate purchasing and financial reporting
Support data governance initiatives to ensure ERP master data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with data integrity standards (including 21 CFR Part 11 where applicable)
Supplier Onboarding & Compliance (TPPD)
Support Third Party Due Diligence (TPPD) processes for new supplier creation
Coordinate supplier onboarding activities in partnership with other business stakeholders to include Quality, Finance, Legal and Supply Chain
Ensure required documentation (W-9, quality agreements, certifications, compliance attestations, insurance documentation, etc.) is complete prior to supplier activation
Maintain audit-ready supplier records within SAP and associated quality systems
Purchase Order Execution
Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for direct materials in SAP
Monitor order confirmations, delivery schedules, and pricing accuracy
Expedite orders as required to prevent supply disruptions
Resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with Accounts Payable and suppliers
Support MRP-driven procurement activities to align material supply with manufacturing demand
Pricing & Cost Management
Maintain and update pricing records in SAP in accordance with approved quotes and contracts
Validate pricing accuracy against negotiated agreements, and quotes
Support cost tracking and reporting initiatives
Identify and escalate pricing discrepancies or cost-saving opportunities, and invoice reconciliation
Cross-Functional & GMP Support
Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to ensure accurate material setup and timely procurement execution
Maintain procurement documentation in accordance with GMP, GxP, and internal quality system requirements
Support regulatory inspections and customer audits by providing procurement documentation and system records as requested
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement processes, supplier performance, and ERP optimization