Procurement Specialist II

Job Title: Procurement Specialist II

Duration: 4+ months (With possible extension)

Location: North Wales, PA 19454

Job Description:
Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining accuracy of Procurement and related Master data in the ERP system is required. (please highlight this on resume)
à An analytical thinker
à SAP experience is MANDATORY.
à Oracle would be great but is not mandatory as we can train but they need an awareness of ERP systems and data.
à Understanding of SAP T-Codes, tables, data fields and functionality is preferred.
à Procurement background is mandatory.
à Pharmaceutical background would be preferred but not mandatory.
à Experience with Informatica is desired.

Position Summary:
Responsible for the creation, update, and accuracy of Procurement and related master data in the ERP system to support Procurement and Planner Buyers to ensure timely and accurate data, in the purchasing of direct materials, from approved suppliers for manufacturing requirements. Provides support to the Planner Buyers and ensures accuracy of information on pricing etc in the ERP system. Has some knowledge of commonly-used Procurement concepts, practices and procedures. Should be well familiar with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Travel Requirements: Minimal, local

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining accuracy of Procurement and related Master data in the ERP system. New items and updates. Pricing, Ordering data.
• Provide input on Change Controls for new items created by other departments
• Create and submit Change Controls for changes to Master Data (Sourcing Rules, and Assignments, Approved Suppliers and Manufacturers
• Coordination of supplier/manufacturer address and business changes between suppliers, Procurement, and initiate Change controls
• Create Purchase orders for R&D Materials and follow up deliveries. (MINOR)
• Create end user letters to assist customs clearance of API orders.
• Facilitates DEA222 forms for controlled substances purchases
• Run Supplier Performance reports coordinate with Category and distribute as required

Primary Outcomes
• Accurate and timely Procurement master data to support the planning and purchasing of direct materials for manufacturing and R&D facilities.
• Accurate updated information of purchase orders in Oracle system
• Assistance to Planner Buyers
• Support of Procurement programs and procedures

Qualifications:
Education Required: High School diploma
Education Preferred: AA Degree
Experience Required: 1 + year Purchasing or related experience
Experience Preferred: 2+ years purchasing or pharmaceutical/ healthcare background
Specialized or Technical Knowledge Licenses, Certifications needed: PC applications experienced (Microsoft Office) and working knowledge of ERP I MRP systems. Oracle and/or SAP experience is required.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
Education Required: High School diploma
Education Preferred: AA Degree
Experience Required: 1 + year Purchasing or related experience
Experience Preferred: 2+ years purchasing or pharmaceutical/ healthcare background

Specialized or Technical Knowledge Licenses, Certifications needed: PC applications experienced (Microsoft Office) and working knowledge of ERP I MRP systems. Oracle and/or SAP experience is required.

Additional Information

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