About this opportunity
Schott North America lists this Purchaser opportunity in south lebanon township, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About us
Human health matters. SCHOTT Pharma designs science-based solutions to ensure medications are safe and easy to use globally. A team of 4,700 people from over 60 nations contributes to global healthcare. With 17 sites worldwide, the company is headquartered in Mainz, Germany, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and committed to sustainable development for society and the environment.
Your Contribution
Manage all local purchasing and supply management activities, including sourcing, quoting, supplier selection, purchase order processing, and on-time delivery of materials and services
Serve as the primary purchasing contact and subject matter expert for local suppliers, internal customers, and regional market requirements while supporting global procurement initiatives
Review and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders, maintain SAP purchasing data, generate procurement reports, and ensure compliance with internal purchasing standards
Build and maintain effective supplier relationships by resolving escalations, managing acknowledgements, expediting critical orders, and supporting vendor-managed inventory (VMI) and vending programs
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to support business needs, optimize procurement processes, and improve purchasing efficiency and service levels
Lead cost savings, value generation, benchmarking, supplier development, and global sourcing initiatives to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and development projects to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability objectives are achieved
Manage invoice reconciliation, past-due orders, and supply chain disruptions by coordinating action plans to meet short-term demand requirements and resolve critical supply issues
Ensure compliance with company policies, the Code of Conduct, ISO standards, cGMP requirements, and all procurement-related procedures and controls
Promote a safe work environment by supporting EHS initiatives, adhering to safety regulations, and maintaining workplace safety and housekeeping standards
Your Profile
Bachelor's Degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration, or related field, required
Minimum of five years of experience in Material Planning or Purchasing, required
Minimum of three years of leadership and/or management experience, preferred
APICS or CPIM certification, preferred
Experience with MRP/MPS, preferred
Solid knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 15378, along with cGMP and ISO
Thorough MS Office applications, SAP and electronic QMS systems
Multi-tasking abilities
Decision making
Detail oriented approach
Forward/creative thinking
Service oriented
Effective communication skills
Ability to read, write and speak English language
Your Benefits
Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental and vision
Short and long term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Pet insurance
Other supplemental benefits available upon election
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Your Profile
Bachelor's Degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration, or related field, required
Minimum of five years of experience in Material Planning or Purchasing, required
Minimum of three years of leadership and/or management experience, preferred
APICS or CPIM certification, preferred
Experience with MRP/MPS, preferred
Solid knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 15378, along with cGMP and ISO
Thorough MS Office applications, SAP and electronic QMS systems
Multi-tasking abilities
Decision making
Detail oriented approach
Forward/creative thinking
Service oriented
Effective communication skills
Ability to read, write and speak English language
Your Contribution
Manage all local purchasing and supply management activities, including sourcing, quoting, supplier selection, purchase order processing, and on-time delivery of materials and services
Serve as the primary purchasing contact and subject matter expert for local suppliers, internal customers, and regional market requirements while supporting global procurement initiatives
Review and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders, maintain SAP purchasing data, generate procurement reports, and ensure compliance with internal purchasing standards
Build and maintain effective supplier relationships by resolving escalations, managing acknowledgements, expediting critical orders, and supporting vendor-managed inventory (VMI) and vending programs
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to support business needs, optimize procurement processes, and improve purchasing efficiency and service levels
Lead cost savings, value generation, benchmarking, supplier development, and global sourcing initiatives to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and development projects to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability objectives are achieved
Manage invoice reconciliation, past-due orders, and supply chain disruptions by coordinating action plans to meet short-term demand requirements and resolve critical supply issues
Ensure compliance with company policies, the Code of Conduct, ISO standards, cGMP requirements, and all procurement-related procedures and controls
Promote a safe work environment by supporting EHS initiatives, adhering to safety regulations, and maintaining workplace safety and housekeeping standards
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Who can apply
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