Direct Materials Buyer
hace 1 mes
Boulder
Job Description CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives. Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being. Our People VisionWe strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives. SUMMARY The Direct Materials Buyer is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement and category management activities for direct materials used in GMP manufacturing. Operating within a CDMO and regulated pharma environment, this role supports drug development and commercial manufacturing by driving strategic sourcing, supplier lifecycle management, contract execution, and cost optimization while ensuring uninterrupted supply, product quality, and full regulatory compliance. The position executes sourcing initiatives and procurement transactions in accordance with FDA, EMA, ICH, and GxP requirements, maintaining complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Develop, implement, and continuously improve category strategies for direct materials aligned with manufacturing demand, product lifecycle needs, and GMP regulatory requirements, • Own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for assigned direct material categories, including sourcing events, supplier selection, qualification, contracting, and purchase execution, • Lead supplier identification, onboarding, qualification, and requalification in partnership with Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams, • Conduct commercial negotiations covering pricing, lead times, capacity commitments, quality agreements, contractual terms, and risk mitigation strategies, • Ensure continuity of supply through dual sourcing, capacity planning, safety stock strategies, and proactive risk and contingency management, • Partner closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Finance to translate material specifications, forecasts, and compliance requirements into effective sourcing strategies, • Perform market intelligence, cost modeling, and benchmarking for pharmaceutical raw materials and packaging to identify cost reduction, value creation, and supply resilience opportunities, • Manage direct material spend, budgets, and cost-saving initiatives, including tracking, validating, and reporting procurement KPIs, • Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, service, and compliance; address non-conformances, deviations, and supply disruptions, and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), • Ensure all procurement activities comply with GMP, GxP, data integrity standards, and internal quality systems, • Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready procurement records, including material specifications, quality agreements, supplier documentation, contracts, and purchasing data within ERP and procurement systems, • Support regulatory inspections and customer audits by providing procurement- and supplier-related documentation and responses cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in Business , Data / Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field, • Master’s Degree (MBA, Data Analytics, or related scientific field) preferred, • Five years of Procurement/Sourcing experience in mid-to large multinational companies. Category or business engagement experience preferred, with at least 3 years in a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing or life sciences environment, • Strong data analytics capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex procurement data and extract actionable procurement insights While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; work with hands; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and noise typical of an office environment. CORE COMPETENCIES These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity. * Strong background in business intelligence, pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and a thorough understanding of GMP and regulatory compliance frameworks o Advanced SQL and data modeling capabilities o Experience with data extraction from a variety of GMP systems such as: SAP, Oracle, LabWare, Sample Manager, TrackWise, MasterControl, Veeva o Familiarity with KPIs (DIO, OTIF, OEE, yield, lead time, release time) o Knowledge of validation processes (CSV) and when/how BI tools are qualified in a regulated environment o Experience supporting regulatory inspections and responding to data-related audit findings o Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills o Experience managing cross-functional projects and/or leading technical teams • Excellent computer skills Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. SALARY Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. BENEFITS • 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service, • Accident Plan, • Critical Illness Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Disability Insurance, • Employee Assistance Program, • Flexible Spending Account, • Health Insurance PPO/HSA, • Hospital Indemnity Plan, • ID Theft Protection, • Life Insurance, • Paid Parental Leave, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Wellness Program, • Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year, • Vision Insurance EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Corden Pharma 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. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices. This post will expire March 5, 2026