What are the responsibilities and job description for the cGMP Procurement Specialist position at University of Missouri?
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Research Reactor
A life-saving operation in the middle of America — the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) — needs you to help guide its future. MURR is expanding its critical cancer-fighting and medical isotope production.
MURR’s reactor is the highest-power university research reactor in the United States, operating at 10 megawatts, 6.5 days a week and 52 weeks a year. The MURR facility enables research across many disciplines – From investigating ancient cultures and how plants respond to their environment, to analyzing industrial materials and developing radiopharmaceuticals that have lifesaving clinical applications. The MURR facility is a reliable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers and students across the country.
Be a part of the future of fighting cancer and saving lives.
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Job Description
The MU Research Reactor (MURR) is seeking a cGMP Procurement Specialist to work closely with the production team. The cGMP Procurement Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of Controlled Materials essential for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) activities. This position involves the strategic ordering, tracking, and coordination of materials to support MURR's Production group. The individual will collaborate with suppliers, Production, and Quality Assurance to uphold supply chain standards, verify material specifications, relay change notifications, and ensure supplier compliance with MURR's Supplier Management Program.
Key Responsibilities:
Order Management:
Initiate and manage orders for Controlled Materials required in GMP manufacturing activities.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and update tracking software to keep all stakeholders informed of order progress/status.
Inventory Oversight:
Track received orders to guarantee timely availability of controlled materials.
Inform the Production team promptly if certain part numbers are no longer available, and collaborate to identify alternative suppliers when necessary.
Collaboration with Quality Control:
Work closely with the QC Controlled Materials group to prioritize and facilitate the timely release of materials upon arrival at MURR.
Ensure that all materials meet specified quality standards.
Financial Coordination:
Collaborate with MURR Fiscal on material reconciliation, receipt verification, and processing payments for orders.
Supplier Management:
Adhere to the GMP Supplier Management Program, ensuring that suppliers comply with MURR's standards.
Communicate supplier change notifications promptly and initiate the resolution of any supplier concerns with Quality Assurance.
Evaluate new suppliers and coordinate with QA for their assessment.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.
Explore cost-saving opportunities with vendors, identify new and reliable suppliers, and contribute to general supply chain improvements.
Must be available for consistent onsite work.
Shift
Monday - Friday, 8:00-5:00pm, some occasional evening and weekend work
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Supply chain, logistics, order management, and/or business management
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Grade: GGS 008
University Title: Business Operations Associate I
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Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
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Salary : $20 - $30
