MediNatura · 1 week ago
Purchasing/Inventory Manager
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMediNatura is seeking a Purchasing/Inventory Manager responsible for procuring and negotiating pricing for materials and services. This role involves managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with cGMP, and supporting production management with inventory data and procurement processes.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Responsible for the procurement of all inventoried and non-inventoried items used throughout the Company
Execute purchase orders regarding raw material, purchased goods, and semi-finished products procured from multiple vendors. Ensure that the Company is communicating the above-mentioned information in a timely manner
Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly
Develops and maintains inventory data in the ERP system for supplies and materials used
Support Production Planner/Scheduler
Coordinate flow of purchased components and/or ingredients to 3rd party manufacturers
Support Accounts Payable
Inform AP of payment dates/deadlines for critical purchases
Ensure the best pricing for all purchased items by obtaining competitive quotes
Ensure that purchased items are within established specifications for cGMP and manufacturing
Review and analyze all ongoing vendor relationships to ensure the Company is paying a fair price for the goods and services being received, and that vendor performance is satisfactory
Identify cost-saving potential for purchased items and services
Reinforce department and company policies to promote and support a positive work environment
Ensure all proper approvals have been received prior to placing purchase orders
Support and assist departmental managers by choosing the best vendor (quality and costs) for any kind of requested items
Communicate with suppliers’ changes in specifications, change orders, quantities, and adjustments in a close relationship with Production management
Communicate purchase orders correctly to all vendors. Ensure that the company gets order acknowledgements and promise dates
Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise
Create item numbers for new components and finished goods
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Keep track of all ordered materials: ensure items are delivered on time. Follow up with vendors if receiving dates are overdue
Monitor POs to ensure that requesters are receiving items and that POs are closed in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business discipline with a minimum of 5 years of purchasing management experience
Proven negotiating skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Computer literacy in a Windows-based environment, especially in Excel and Word
Willing and able to immediately adapt to changes in policies and procedures
Able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
Preferred
Manufacturing purchasing experience preferred
Knowledge of the Microsoft Dynamics GP Purchasing Module is preferred
Company
MediNatura
Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, MediNatura was originally founded as BHI over 40 years ago by Dr. H.H.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase