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Senior Supply Chain Buyer / Planner Summary

We are looking for a motivated, self-starting individual to join INCOG's evolving Supply Chain Team. A Senior Supply Chain Buyer / Planner position is responsible for supporting engagement in strategic sourcing and procurement activities for raw materials, consumables, and equipment within a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role combines technical expertise with supply chain management to ensure consistent, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of critical materials. The Senior Supply Chain Buyer / Planner will assist the Senior Manager of Procurement with material planning and procurement to meet production and operational needs for the facility, including inventory management processes, and establishing top-tier procurement practices with consistent, reliable feedback. This position will lead tactile procurement activities, monitor the purchase to receipt process, and support the achievement of customer satisfaction with their production-related activities at INCOG.

Essential Job Functions:
• Manage the purchase requisition to purchase order process.
• Maintain order acknowledgement in ERP and collaborate with requestors to assure lead times meet internal demand.
• Support/Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for critical raw materials, pharmaceutical components, and capital equipment while maintaining compliance with cGMP requirements
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring quality agreements and supply agreements are properly executed and maintained
• Establish, update, and monitor min/max levels for inventoried materials in ERP.
• Create and communicate demand forecasts for inventoried materials.
• Identify and develop best-in-class suppliers.
• Execute procurement activities including purchase orders, contract reviews, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Manage supplier qualification process in collaboration with Quality Assurance team.
• Establish and maintain good supplier and internal customer relationships that foster an environment of collaboration and trust.
• Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure optimal inventory levels and timely material availability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and other cross-functional areas as identified.
• Establish and maintain Good Documentation Practices.
• Manage and resolve supply chain disruptions through effective risk mitigation strategies.

Special Job Requirements:
• Strong understanding of supplier quality management systems
• Ability to lead, train, and mentor other team members on a personal level.
• Strong computer and analytical skills. Able to perform with little to no guidance in Microsoft Office application and perform assessments on the data to give a readout to the Senior Manager of Procurement and Director of Supply Chain.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP requirements and pharmaceutical regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ISO).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Project management and time management skills.
• Position may require participation in on-call rotation for supply chain emergencies.
• Must be able to work in a regulated environment following SOPs and GMP guidelines.
• Fast-paced, dynamic environment

Additional Preferences:
• Bachelor's degree (or job-related experience equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related scientific field
• 3-5 years demonstrated working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• 3-5 years in a supplier / customer facing role.
• 5+ years' experience in a procurement role (Pharma preferred).
• Experience with supplier qualification and audit processes.
• Experience with single-use technologies and sterile manufacturing components.
• Project management experience