Buyer

Company: Lantheus Holdings, Inc.
Location: Billerica
Posted on: November 14, 2021

Job Description:

Summary This role is responsible for the operational purchasing of direct production materials to support the manufacturing process flow through to final quality approvals. Manage purchasing specifications and material requirements to meet production schedules that ensure manufacturing and quality schedules meet completion dates/deadlines. Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions * Procure direct materials to ensure on-time delivery of goods consistent with production planning requirements. * Maintain appropriate inventory levels to minimize E&O risk; ensure accuracy of Item Master Data and MRP Planning Data. * Resolve procurement and scheduling issues, manage expectations, and develop recovery plans. * Actively manage purchase specifications as dictated by periodic review, supplier changes, etc. * Support Senior Buyers, support the S&OP process, and inventory reconciliation and alignment. * Maintain strong collaboration with suppliers. Utilize systems to monitor and report supplier performance and efficiencies for corrective action. * Work with Quality Department to return discrepant material to suppliers for disposition per the Discrepant Material Review Board. * Analyze, recommend and implement continuous improvement in the supply chain for cost, delivery, and lead-time. * Actively promotes safety rules and awareness. Demonstrates good safety practices at all times including the appropriate use of protective equipment. Reports and takes initiative to correct safety & environmental hazards. * Actively demonstrates the Lantheus values of accountability, quality, efficiency, customer service, collaboration and safety. Basic Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in supply chain or operations or equivalent experience * 2+ years of related experience. * Previous experience managing chemicals or materials with expiration dates in regulated Pharmaceutical or related industry required. * Experience procuring using ERP/MRP in a manufacturing environment; experience with AS-400 platform preferred. * Working knowledge of Bill-of-Materials and Routings. * Proficiency with MS Word and Excel. Other Requirements * Self starter with strong attention to detail and solid organizational skills required. * APICS Certification strongly preferred. Please be aware that Lantheus has a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy applicable to all new employees.

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