Senior Purchasing Specialist | Baltimore, MD

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  • Location: Baltimore, MD

  • Company: Pharmaron

vendor selection. Essential Functions: Develop, implements and monitors all purchasing and inventory policies and procedures Research and negotiate pricing, terms and conditions of sale Interview and qualify potential new vendors or suppliers in order to secure more cost-effective sources of products and services Monitors the performance of suppliers, backssing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments Implement computerized inventory system while working with various stakeholders on maintaining proper exchange from receiving to storage including proper labeling of all stored items Assit various departments

on reducingspoilage levels and systemize stock rotation by ensuring first in, first out Work with various departments on month-end, quarterly and yearly physical counts Reviews purchase orders for proper approvals and enters into job tracking system Prepares and places orders with vendors including change orders Assist with the matching of invoices to purchase/receiving documentation to support quality of control Create and manage product/service pricing chart to ensure cost control Work closely with the contract/budget department and provide cost analysis reports Prepares and maintains vendor contract files and purchasing documentation Assists with the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets

Hires and trains any future department employees Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field preferred 5 years of related purchasing experience and/or training and cost management skills.

Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential. Ability to write reports and correspondence and speak effectively before customers, vendors and employees. Ability to lift at least 25 pounds if required

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