Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc

Senior Buyer

Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc • $88K — $105K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in material planning or procurement/supply chain.
  • Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment preferred.
  • Proficient in ERP/MRP systems, specifically JDE and Sag.
  • Experience in process and system development and implementation.
  • Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Identify procurement initiatives for cost savings and supplier quality.
  • Support new product launches influencing sourcing decisions.
  • Manage site indirect spend effectively.
  • Conduct deep spend analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance quality and reduce costs.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
  • Participate in global travel, approximately 10% of the time.

Benefits

  • Positive and fast-paced work environment focused on innovation.
  • Competitive Paid Time Off and 8 paid holidays.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits from day one.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for education advancement.
  • Employee Engagement activities including potlucks and cookouts.
  • Diversity and Inclusion initiatives through Employee Resource Groups.
  • Community engagement through green initiatives.
  • Defined career path with annual performance feedback.
  • Wellness program promoting physical and mental health.
  • Discounts from over 900 merchants via Perkspot.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join our team and play a key role in supporting procurement initiatives at the site and global levels. This position focuses on cost savings, supplier quality, and risk mitigation while managing indirect spend and supporting new product launches. The Senior Buyer will collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvement and build strong supplier relationships that meet the needs of the Manassas site.

Location: Manassas, VA
100% Onsite


The Role
  • Identify and support site-level and global procurement initiatives for cost savings, contract opportunities, supplier quality, and risk mitigation of single-sourced material.
  • Participate in and support new product and program launches to influence sourcing decisions and purchase materials as needed to meet project timelines.
  • Manage site indirect spend.
  • Perform routine deep spend analysis to understand spend variance and find cost reduction opportunities through collaboration with Category Management.
  • Participate in or lead cross-functional initiatives to reduce cost and improve quality for internal and external customers.
  • Develop key supplier relationships to serve the local site’s needs.
  • 10% global travel expectations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or a similar area.
  • Minimum five years of material planning or directly related Procurement/Supply Chain experience.

Preferred Skills & Background
  • Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment.
  • Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, including JDE and Sag.
  • Experience in developing and implementing processes, procedures, and systems.
  • Lean/Six Sigma experience.

Why You Should Join Catalent

  • Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.
  • Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
  • Tuition Reimbursement – support to finish your degree or earn a new one.
  • Site-based Employee Engagement activities such as Employee Potlucks, Company Cookouts, Monthly Birthday Recognitions, and more.
  • Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
  • Environmentally friendly, community engagement green initiatives.
  • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process with potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
  • WellHub program to promote overall physical and mental wellness.
  • Perkspot – offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.

About Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc

Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc is a global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, gene therapies, and consumer health products. The company operates in four segments: Softgel and Oral Technologies, Biologics, Oral and Specialty Delivery, and Clinical Supply Services. Catalent Pharma Solutions serves customers in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and consumer health. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey.
Learn more about Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2007

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