A&Z Pharmaceutical has been a trusted leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-quality pharmaceutical products and nutritional supplements for over 30 years. Our product portfolio caters to all stages of life, from newborns to seniors, offering immense nutritional value and promoting well-being. Known for flagship brands like D-Cal® and MFIT Supps®, A&Z also operates a global pharmaceutical division, AiPing®, specializing in Contract Development and Manufacturing. With over 450 employees, dedicated research laboratories, and advanced manufacturing facilities, we embody our mission to "Advance Healthier Lives®" through quality, education, and innovation.
A&Z is seeking a full-time, on-site Purchasing Manager to join our team in Hauppauge, NY. The Purchasing Manager/Sr. Manager is responsible for the day-to-day requirements of purchasing goods and services for the company in an efficient and economical manner following established policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Issue purchase orders and tracking material and information requests.
- Source materials for new projects as requested, identify alternate sources for the new products based on price reduction strategies, any potential compliance issues, leading supplier evaluations, and leveraging market intelligence
- Manage all requests from various departments for their current and future project
- Procurement of API, excipients, and search for possible suppliers for their new projects
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms and managing performance.
- Develop and enforce procurement policies, optimize processes, and utilize technology for efficiency.
- Manage departmental budgets, analyze costs, and drive total cost reductions.
- Coordinate timely delivery and manage inventory levels
- Enter purchase requisitions, purchase orders and generate receivers in JDE
- Create electronic copies of PO/Receiver in the system central folders
- Ensure that PO acknowledgements details are correct and update promise dates
- Follow up PO delivery dates, order discrepancies or quality issues
- Attach pertinent documents to POs in JDE including quotes, proofs, specs
- Update reports, savings/increase, part/vendor master files.
- Sample requests and tracking to support new product development
- Report and track competitive bids.
Education, Experience & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years purchasing/industry experience - required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of JDE software a plus
- Organized and self-motivated. Ability to multi-task.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, financial acumen, leadership, communication, and risk management skills.
- Market trends, industry best practices, relevant laws, and procurement software.
Salary will be determined with experience.
