Supply Chain Manager—Manufacturing Operations
Job Summary:
Are you tired of feeling that your career path has hit the ceiling? Ready to make a real change, step up to the plate and knock it out of the park? Then this might be your chance! We are seeking highly motivated applicants with an entrepreneurial spirit for an open position in our biosimilar and biodefense therapeutic development programs.
We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager to perform a variety of activities to ensure materials are tracked and traced as required per cGMP regulations and FDA regulations and guidelines. This position oversees activities related to the procurement of materials, parts and equipment for the company. Reviews and approves purchases as authorized. May negotiate contracts. Develops policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities. Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts. Coordinates purchasing activities with other departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.
Responsible for planning, purchasing, receiving, issuing and handling raw materials, intermediates and finished goods as well as packaging and shipping functions performed via established procedures. This position evaluates existing Supply Chain processes and systems, recommends and implements efficiencies, establishes new processes as needed, serves on new product development project core teams, and must be/become a Subject Matter Expert in setup and implementation of our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This position requires an individual with the ability to multi-task, an attention for details, and the knowledge and understanding of working within a regulated environment. The position requires many internal and external interactions, attentiveness to customer needs, the ability to adjust to changes based on priorities, and good communication skills.
Possesses specialized knowledge or skills in Supply Chain. A fully qualified, seasoned professional with a full understanding of the job role who works on more complicated issues facing the department. Receives general instruction from manager on new assignments but little to no direction in day-to-day work. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience with an innovative, small, young Biotech company and build a career in the biopharmaceutical industry. Candidates should feel comfortable working in a high risk/potential high reward environment and able to work overtime and weekends as project needs are determined.
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