Senior Buyer/Planner

Role Summary

The Sr. Buyer/Planner is responsible for the procurement of direct materials including Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Excipients, Consumables, and other production related materials to support Manufacturing and project requisite timelines. In this position you will serve as a primary liaison between Lantheus and its suppliers to address requirements, non-conformance, delivery, and invoice issues.

Responsibilities

• Procures materials to ensure on-time delivery of goods consistent with facility Manufacturing or Project requirements.
• Creation and submission of POs to suppliers and confirms or reschedules delivery dates as required. Will escalate disruptions to Management as needed to ensure Supply Chain interests are adequately met and will assist in the contingency planning for resolution when necessary.
• Supervise material receipts through quality release process to ensure material availability.
• Responsible for all purchasing/planning data in ERP system for designated commodities.
• Primary liaison for day to day contact with Suppliers. Meets with key suppliers, and document performance in accordance with internal operating procedures. Drives continuous improvement with suppliers utilizing systems and tools to monitor and report supplier performance and corrective action.
• Process Change Controls, Deviations and CAPAs as required. Participate in the development of purchasing specifications by analyzing technical data, product requirements, and collaborating cross functionally with relevant SME‚Äôs.
• Must be able to manage product expiry and re-test requirements.
• Prepares moderately complex reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data from various sources. Able to analyze large amounts of data, extrapolate insights and present findings and recommendations to management
• The Buyer/Planner will foster a high performing organization by creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions. S/he will engage in knowledge sharing and help train new hires when needed.
• The individual will be an active user of the LX system and will contribute to identifying system gaps and working with IT partners to implement solutions
• Maintain current knowledge of and ensure all work activities are conducted in compliance with the full range of related internal and external systems, technologies, regulatory requirements and related policies and procedures. Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Actively demonstrates the Lantheus values of accountability, quality, customer service, efficiency, collaboration and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs Degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of Supply Chain related experience, preferably in the Pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience managing chemicals or materials with expiration dates in FDA/GMP regulated Pharmaceutical or related industry preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; demonstrated ability to produce reports for analysis and coordinate/conduct meetings.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and set own work direction within the context of the position.
• Proven ability to effectively interact, influence and drive results.
• Significant experience using ERP/MRP in a manufacturing environment for Planning/Procurement; experience with AS-400 platform preferred.