Sourcing/ Procurement Professional

We are hiring Sourcing/ Procurement Professional.

Please let me know if you are interested or anyone who might be interested.

Client: Major Pharmaceutical Client

Position: Sourcing/ Procurement Professional

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Location: Clayton, NC

Pay Rate: $30.00-$35.00/ Hr on W2

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Description:

REPORTING EXPECTATIONS: Onsite M-F, 8-5

TOP SKILLS:

1. Experience with purchasing
2. Contract review experience
3. Strong communication skills

PURPOSE

• Lead Line of Business (LoB) with procurement system information, training, and compliance. Ensure adherence to procurement processes, manage supplier issues, and support expansion/maintenance of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.

• Review spend for compliance with purchasing procedures and policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as System Manager and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for procurement systems

• Lead and train LoB on procurement system usage and processes

• Update and maintain procurement system content as needed; support and lead tactical sourcing events

• Create RfX events for various departments

• Ensure purchasing processes comply with corporate and local guidelines

• Lead expansion and maintenance of VMI programs across sites

• Lead supplier qualification and address supplier issues related to cost, delivery, and quality

• Monitor and track contract expirations

• Assist with supplier selection criteria and guide LoB through sourcing processes

• Partner with LoB to support overall business strategies through purchasing

• Serve as backup local sourcing point of contact for procurement processes

• Support LoB in identifying procurement requirements and reviewing data for compliance

• Monitor training needs and spend compliance

• Recommend workflow and process improvements to ensure efficient and compliant operations

• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties

• Perform other duties as assigned

Contracts Management:

• Act as first reviewer for contracts within scope

• Utilize contract repository systems to manage contract administration

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business, or a related field from an accredited university required

• Associate’s Degree in Logistics, Business, or related field with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field may be considered

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field required

• Experience with ERP or procurement systems required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required

• Ability to export and analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills preferred

• Proven process improvement skills and ability to lead departmental initiatives preferred

• Knowledge of purchasing procedures required

• Problem-solving skills preferred

• Negotiation skills preferred

• Presentation skills preferred

• Ability to prioritize and organize work based on cross-functional team needs and execute tasks effectively required

Regards

Vishnu Das Natesan

dvishnu@radiants.com