Buyer/Planner

Our client is a leading fill-finish contract manufacturing organization in Southern California specializing in the manufacturing of syringes. Our client is in immediate need of a buyer/planner to sit on the procurement team. This person will be responsible for the procurement and planning of materials and components required for production, ensuring timely availability while balancing cost-efficiency and quality. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining smooth and efficient operations in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

This role is onsite 5 days/week in Costa Mesa, CA. This will be for a 3-6 month contract with the potential for extension and/or FTE conversion based on performance.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the production and operations teams to plan and coordinate material requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and track product movements within the system.
• Utilize NetSuite for purchase order management, inventory control, and tracking of supplier performance.
• Analyze inventory usage trends and propose adjustments to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring high-quality materials and on-time deliveries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in Purchasing/Planner role, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Strong experience using NetSuite or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for purchasing and planning.
• Solid understanding of supply chain processes, inventory management, and procurement.
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and other regulatory standards in the pharma/biotech industry is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong experience using MS Office suite.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• buyer/planner in pharma/biotech industries: 3 years (Preferred)
• Netsuite or ERP systems for purchasing and planning: 3 years (Preferred)
• supply chain processes, inventory management: 3 years (Preferred)
• procurement: 3 years (Preferred)
• GMP: 3 years (Preferred)
• MS Office Suite: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Costa Mesa, CA 92628 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Costa Mesa, CA 92628: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $45