Buyer/Planner
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Summary
The Buyer/Planner is responsible for overseeing material purchasing, managing supply chain requirements, and fostering strong supplier relationships. This full-time, on-site position works closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Management, and Finance, to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and seamless support of production schedules.
Job description
The Role
- Review and analyze daily material needs to ensure timely availability of materials for production schedules
- Schedule and prioritize material orders, expediting as necessary to meet production timelines
- Maintain vendor relationships, negotiate cost savings opportunities, and manage purchase orders and vendor setup in the system
- Monitor inventory levels, adjust reorder points, and identify opportunities for inventory optimization
- Collaborate with the finance team on monthly and quarterly audits, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely payments
- Identify and drive process improvements in material planning, purchasing, and supplier performance
- Support communication and alignment between internal teams such as Engineering and Manufacturing, and external vendors
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required; Bachelor's degree in business or related field is preferred
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, and warehousing is required
- Experience and proficiency in MRP/ERP systems (or equivalent) for inventory management
- Experience with purchasing and accounting processes
- Ability to perform physical activities including frequent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, pulling, and pushing; may require handling materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Preferred Skills & Background
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries is preferred
- Previous experience working in a cGMP manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field is preferred
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, and warehousing is required
- Experience and proficiency in MRP/ERP systems (or equivalent) for inventory management
- Experience with purchasing and accounting processes
- Ability to perform physical activities including frequent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, pulling, and pushing; may require handling materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries is preferred
- Previous experience working in a cGMP manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual Performance Review
- Career Growth Opportunities
Company overview
Catalent Pharma Solutions, now known as Catalent, Inc., is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 2007 as a spin-off from Cardinal Health's pharmaceutical technologies segment, the company has grown into a major player in the pharmaceutical services industry. Catalent provides comprehensive drug development and manufacturing solutions including drug delivery technologies, formulation development, analytical testing, clinical and commercial manufacturing, clinical packaging, and supply chain services. The company operates over 50 facilities across four continents and has supported more than half of all FDA-approved products over the past decade. With approximately 16,900 employees, Catalent produces over 70 billion doses annually for more than 8,000 products, serving major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, Moderna, Novo Nordisk, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. In 2024, the company was acquired by Novo Holdings A/S for $16.5 billion, further strengthening its position in the global pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape.