Purchasing Specialist

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Purchasing Specialist works closely with manufacturing (and support groups) to place orders and support operations. The Specialist shares responsibility for maintaining supplier relationships that facilitate procurement of sufficient inventory while at the same time monitoring inventory turns and aging material to meet established company goals. This role reports to a Purchasing Manager.

The Responsibilities: 
• Obtain quotes and pricing information from vendors
• Perform queries for supplier and part information in JDE
• Maintain cost savings and appropriate inventory levels
• Create part numbers
• Interpret materials resource planning tool and place orders (includes stock and client-dedicated; and assigned commodity)
• Manage inventory to meet inventory turns and reduction of aged inventory goals
• Conduct annual price/cost analysis
• Resolve invoice discrepancies such as duplicate shipments, incorrect quantity, receipt issues and pricing related to Purchase Orders
• Ensure all Purchase Order paperwork is correct and sufficient for accounting functions
• Liaison between Receiving and vendors who come on site to ensure all issues are resolved
• Identify improvements in current work methods or systems and develops well thought-out action plans to implement and reduce procurement costs, eliminate non-value-added activities, and unnecessary costs

The Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED required. Some college or Associate Degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years inventory/purchasing or related experience required
• Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Experience and/or ability to use enterprise software (i.e., JDE, Documentum, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.)
• Heavy attention to detail

Physical Requirements:
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends.
• Position requires sitting for long hours, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required.
• Duties may require occasional lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 20 lbs

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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