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Description

Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management

Develop and implement forward-thinking procurement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and supplier reliability while ensuring no business disruption due to material inventory management.

Leverage industry insights and market intelligence to anticipate supply chain disruptions, identify emerging opportunities, and implement procurement strategies.

Establish and manage long-term supplier partnerships, fostering collaboration for continuous improvement and innovation.

Align procurement initiatives with global sourcing strategies, optimizing category management and standardizing best practices across the organization.

New Product Introductions

Develop inventory strategies to support new product introductions, balancing implementation timelines with a focus on reducing scrap.

Advance the New Product Introduction process within the site and network to ensure harmonized raw material procurement strategies.

Manage raw material ordering and support Bill of Materials (BOM) development per project timeline, calling out any late or at-risk deliverables to leadership for support.

Abnormal Scrap and Advanced Inventory Management

Support reduction of abnormal scrap through strategic inventory policy.

Manage raw material expiry, alternate material planning, complex material categories (resin, gas, etc.) and develop material re-supply strategy to ensure that complex raw material planning aligns with manufacturing need.

Advanced Analytics

Develop and maintain KPI's and performance dashboards to measure procurement efficiency, supplier reliability, and inventory optimization.

Implement AI-driven or automated procurement solutions to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness per corporate End-to-End Supply Chain initiatives.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Drive process improvements through data-driven insights, enhancing procurement efficiency, reducing lead times, and optimizing inventory levels.

Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality, compliance, or operational efficiency.

Enhance supplier performance management, ensuring continuous improvement in quality, cost, and service levels.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement, providing leadership in identifying and implementing innovative procurement strategies.

Risk Management & Compliance

Assess procurement risks and proactively manage procurement active issues, ensuring resilience against supply chain disruptions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies.

Ensure adherence to cGMP standards, industry regulations, and internal procurement policies.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Strategic Influence

Engage with leadership to develop procurement roadmaps that align with corporate objectives.

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Process Development, and Finance to ensure supply chain alignment with business needs.

The organization is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Raw Material Planner / Buyer to play a critical role in optimizing procurement operations and driving long-term supply chain success. This role requires a data-driven approach, the ability to recognize industry trends, and a focus on continuous improvement to enhance procurement efficiency.

In this vital role you will balance both tactical execution and strategic planning, using analytics to make informed decisions, optimize supplier relationships, and proactively mitigate risks. This role will be pivotal in shaping procurement strategies that align with business objectives, market trends, and evolving industry standards.

Skills

cgmp

Top Skills Details

cgmp

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $37.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Greenwich,RI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.