We are looking to appoint an Associate Buyer / Planner to join the Supply Chain department on a part-time basis.
As part of a dynamic Supply Chain team that values outstanding customer service, you will be working with site personnel to procure raw materials or other materials in support of operational areas, including the contract development and tech transfer groups. You will liaise with a broad range of suppliers and analyze supplier operations using continuous improvement and risk management approaches to determine factors that affect prices and determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. A key aspect of the role will be the ongoing maintenance and evolution of supplier management processes to comply with GMP requirements.
Key aspects of the role will include:
- Support onboarding, qualification, and life-cycle management of suppliers and materials
- Negotiate prices and terms and conditions of supply for products and/or services
- Support CDMO projects from initial development activities through to manufacture
- Use ERP system to plan, purchase and expedite materials in line with project and manufacturing timelines
- Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, including single-source and long-lead time items
- Complete assigned activities relating to document revisions, change notifications, deviations and Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs) in the Quality Management System (QMS), and takes an active role in performing investigations and root cause analysis
- Support internal and external quality, HSE and customer audits
- Support process improvements, data analysis, KPI management and root cause investigations
- Demonstrate commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Sekisui Diagnostics’ Quality Management System per MHRA, FDA, ISO and other regulatory agencies or standards
- Support Environmental Management System (EMS) activities and compliance per ISO14001
The successful candidate will have education and / or experience in some, or all, of the following areas:
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems a pre-requisite, Microsoft D365 preferred
- Purchasing/planning within a regulated manufacturing environment (GMP preferred)
- Supplier management, procurement processes and risk management tools (e.g. FMEA)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel to intermediate level or above
- Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
If this sounds like you, please apply for immediate consideration.
At SEKISUI Diagnostics, we help improve patient outcomes by doing what we’ve always done – focusing on innovating and developing highly accurate diagnostics tests, reagents and systems. In recent years, social and consumer needs for medical care have been diversifying in line with dramatic transformations in the global medical environment. We will continue to embrace change and challenge new frontiers so that we can create unique, high-quality products and services that will leave our customers truly satisfied. With worldwide state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and an international sales and distribution network, we are a solid partner for healthcare professionals, distributors, and manufacturers around the world. Our global capabilities allow us to meet the specific needs of our wide range of customers – and customize solutions at both a regional and product level.
SEKISUI Diagnostics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, SEKISUI Diagnostics is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable country and local laws. It is also SEKISUI Diagnostics policy to comply with all applicable country and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
SEKISUI Diagnostics is pleased to consider all qualified applicants for open roles and encourages candidates to apply online. Only those candidates who are selected for further consideration or interviews will be contacted by a member of the company’s internal recruiting team.
