What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Associate position at Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.?
Division Overview
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma Limited, a leading generic pharmaceutical company based in India. Headquartered in HITEC City, Hyderabad, India, founded in 1986 and becoming a public company in India in 1992. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is committed to delivering a broad portfolio of quality, affordable generic pharmaceuticals to pharmacists and patients. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. adds value through superior customer service in the distribution of a broad line of generic pharmaceuticals, leveraging vertical integration and efficient controlled processes. Aurobindo has business operations in more than 125 countries around the world. Aurobindo is a global pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of generic drugs that includes more than 180 product families and 450 individual product packages. Aurobindo markets over 80% of the top 100 most prescribed products in the world. In past years, Aurobindo has received more ANDA approvals than any of our competitors. Aurobindo is now ranked 2nd among pharmaceutical companies based on Total Prescriptions Dispensed. (We are#27 in 2010)
Job Overview
Coordinate and attend weekly meetings with the purchasing/sourcing manager Contact vendors to confirm purchase order details Enforce all purchasing/sourcing policies and procedures Identify potential vendors with which to arrange contracts Address and report active purchase errors in a timely manner Track and monitor purchases, from initial order to delivery Prepare monthly reports listing all purchases, returns and related costs Review all purchasing contracts before submitting to management Answer inquiries from potential vendors Cross-reference product deliveries with purchase orders Collect and fulfill requests for office supplies
Responsibilities
Calculating, ordering, purchasing materials, negotiating with vendors, project manageement Coordinating with vendors Internal co-ordination
Qualifications - Skills & Requirements
Organizational skills Interpersonal and communication skills Experience with Oracle
Education & Experience
BS/BA in Business Administration with major in Finance or Supply Chain Management Minimum 0-2 years of experience is required in pharmaceutical purchasing Master’s degree preferred Oracle ERP experience preferred
Physical Requirements
OFFICE POSITION - While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to:
No Additional Requirements Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training., Organizational skills Interpersonal and communication skills Experience with Oracle, Calculating, ordering, purchasing materials, negotiating with vendors, project manageement Coordinating with vendors Internal co-ordination
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma Limited, a leading generic pharmaceutical company based in India. Headquartered in HITEC City, Hyderabad, India, founded in 1986 and becoming a public company in India in 1992. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is committed to delivering a broad portfolio of quality, affordable generic pharmaceuticals to pharmacists and patients. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. adds value through superior customer service in the distribution of a broad line of generic pharmaceuticals, leveraging vertical integration and efficient controlled processes. Aurobindo has business operations in more than 125 countries around the world. Aurobindo is a global pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of generic drugs that includes more than 180 product families and 450 individual product packages. Aurobindo markets over 80% of the top 100 most prescribed products in the world. In past years, Aurobindo has received more ANDA approvals than any of our competitors. Aurobindo is now ranked 2nd among pharmaceutical companies based on Total Prescriptions Dispensed. (We are#27 in 2010)
Job Overview
Coordinate and attend weekly meetings with the purchasing/sourcing manager Contact vendors to confirm purchase order details Enforce all purchasing/sourcing policies and procedures Identify potential vendors with which to arrange contracts Address and report active purchase errors in a timely manner Track and monitor purchases, from initial order to delivery Prepare monthly reports listing all purchases, returns and related costs Review all purchasing contracts before submitting to management Answer inquiries from potential vendors Cross-reference product deliveries with purchase orders Collect and fulfill requests for office supplies
Responsibilities
Calculating, ordering, purchasing materials, negotiating with vendors, project manageement Coordinating with vendors Internal co-ordination
Qualifications - Skills & Requirements
Organizational skills Interpersonal and communication skills Experience with Oracle
Education & Experience
BS/BA in Business Administration with major in Finance or Supply Chain Management Minimum 0-2 years of experience is required in pharmaceutical purchasing Master’s degree preferred Oracle ERP experience preferred
Physical Requirements
OFFICE POSITION - While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to:
- Stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
- Light to moderate lifting is required
- Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time Sedentary work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Additional
No Additional Requirements Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training., Organizational skills Interpersonal and communication skills Experience with Oracle, Calculating, ordering, purchasing materials, negotiating with vendors, project manageement Coordinating with vendors Internal co-ordination
