<p>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.</p> <p>CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2,600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people's lives.</p> <p>Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.</p> <p>SUMMARY</p> <p>Procures direct and indirect materials and services for Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) and Corden Pharma Boulder (CPB) to meet complex development and production schedules, as well as sourcing new materials/services as required. Negotiates with vendors and coordinates the delivery of materials, and services. Communicates with Production management, engineers, chemists, and maintenance personnel regarding materials, parts, and site services specifications. Interacts with internal Process Experts and Supply Planner to keep abreast of process changes, and modifies procurement plans accordingly. May be responsible for locating or promoting possible new sources of supply by initiating Request for Proposals, analyzing same, and selecting appropriate suppliers based on delivery time, quality, conformance to CPC/CPB specifications and pricing. Is expected to keep abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.</p> <ul> <li>Identifies and purchases materials, i.e., RMs, consumables, safety supplies, lab supplies, spare parts to support current development and production plans, and new product sourcing activities and commercial sourcing needs </li><li>Uses SAP Systems to procure direct & indirect materials and Services needs, and logistics for development and production processes at CPB/CPC. Create the purchase order, obtain necessary approvals according to the Delegation of Authority, manage order tracking, and support invoice reconciliations </li><li>Is responsible for the requisition to payment process within the Finance and Procurement Systems, or manually as necessary </li><li>Leads sourcing efforts with internal customers and coordinate Material and Service needs with external vendors </li><li>Identifies and supports new initiatives for the site that promote cost savings </li><li>Contacts carriers to arrange transportation of purchases and support customs clearance for imports as required </li><li>Authorizes payment of invoices or return of merchandise and resolve issues pertaining to damaged goods, late deliveries, quality issues, and contractual disagreements </li><li>Ensures compliance of the requisition to payment process with respect to CPC and CPB Procurement Policies, Directives, Guidelines, and local SOPs </li><li>Qualifies new vendors and materials by gathering and evaluating specification information as required </li><li>Responsible for timely Bill of Material set up and maintenance in SAP for all assigned development or commercial projects to support production plan </li><li>Negotiates basic contracts, terms, and conditions of purchases with vendors </li><li>Analyzes internal demand requirements and external market conditions to identify areas of opportunity and improvement </li><li>Tracks vendor performance and addresses low performance/gaps </li><li>Manages suppliers to establish and build a positive professional working relationship to further the business opportunities and enhance the Corden Pharma reputation in the industry </li></ul> <p>LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Provide guidance and leadership regarding procurement matters, such as lead-time and product availability, to the process team for scheduling purposes. Provides input to the budget process by tracking and estimating material costs. Solicits and evaluates requests for bids. Makes final decision on behalf of company's best interest within the delegation of authority table.</p> <p>SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE</p> <p>Bachelor's degree (BS) with 3 years of related experience and/or training on Pharmaceutical or Chemical Manufacturing purchasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience with analysis, metrics, and successful negotiations. Understanding of ethics in Purchases and Best Purchasing Practices, Techniques, and Controls.</p> <p>LANGUAGE SKILLS</p> <p>Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.</p> <p>MATHEMATICAL SKILLS</p> <p>Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.</p> <p>REASONING ABILITY</p> <p>Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.</p> <p>CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS</p> <p>CPM/CPIM accreditation preferred and needed within 3 years of hiring date.</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</p> <p>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.</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work with hands. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</p> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>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.</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</p> <p>CORE COMPETENCIES</p> <p>These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.</p> <ul> <li>Proficient in computer systems such as word processing, spreadsheets, and ERP software packages (SAP) </li><li>Competent in the requisition to payment process and the related procurement systems </li><li>Relevant experience in chemical/manufacturing processes and related procurement activities </li><li>Knowledge of cGMPs and other pharma regulated purchasing requirements (specs, quality) </li><li>Experience with suitable supplier programs and supplier qualification programs </li><li>Knowledge of capital project purchasing and CAPEX processing/requirements </li><li>Competent in the execution of the sourcing process </li><li>Demonstrated ability to create substantial savings </li><li>Creative problem-solving skills </li><li>High level of interpersonal skills </li><li>Strong negotiation skills and contract development experience </li><li>Strong organizational and scheduling skills </li><li>Competent in the procurement strategy and category life cycle management processes </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills </li><li>High degree of business ethics </li></ul> <p>SALARY</p> <p>Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.</p> <p>BENEFITS</p> <ul> <li>401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service </li><li>Accident Plan </li><li>Critical Illness Insurance </li><li>Dental Insurance </li><li>Disability Insurance </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Flexible Spending Account </li><li>Health Insurance PPO/HSA </li><li>Hospital Indemnity Plan </li><li>ID Theft Protection </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Wellness Program </li><li>Vacation - Three Weeks 1st Year </li><li>Vision Insurance </li></ul> <p>This post will expire on 6/30/2025</p>