Procurement Specialist

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Procurement Specialist Job Description This position involves purchasing responsibilities for MRO and inventory, including the planning and scheduling of raw materials, hardware, and consumables as required by the production schedule. The role also includes strategic sourcing projects, requiring the individual to work independently and provide leadership to other employees. Responsibilities Purchase a wide variety of items and services, verifying authorizations and account numbers, and processing associated paperwork. Ensure best price, quality, and delivery for all MRO purchases. Maintain compliance with the Approved Supplier List in accordance with internal procedures. Generate purchase orders using the MRP system for all applicable inventory items and manage all purchasing functions, including expediting, returns, obtaining quotes, and supplier sourcing. Create and apply standard contract templates. Develop and maintain good supplier relations. Plan, schedule, track, and expedite materials through the system. Maintain minimum stock levels for continuous operation by generating reorder lists. Understand and use bills of materials, job numbers, and routing stages for production and material availability. Maintain a master materials plan in accordance with the production schedule. Interface with Production, Quality Control, and Facilities to plan material usage. Ensure effective communication flow to the Warehouse for maintaining inventory levels. Provide materials orientation to new employees. Oversee, direct, and mentor junior purchasing employees. Drive strategic sourcing projects and initiatives to improve cost, quality, and efficiency. Perform job duties in a compliant and ethical manner according to healthcare laws and regulations. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience. Five or more years of experience in materials management (purchasing, planning, inventory, and production control). Certified Purchasing Manager or APICS Certification preferred. Experience with fundamental cost/value analysis. SAP experience preferred. Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry preferred. Additional Skills & Qualifications Knowledge of cGMP's, ISO, and FDA requirements is a plus. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. Proven ability to interface effectively with suppliers. Knowledge of computerized inventory and MRP systems, word processing, and spreadsheet/database software. Experience with SAP (MM, PP, FI/CO), procurement (P2P), and sourcing in pharmaceuticals. Work Environment The position is based in Clayton, NC, with a hybrid reporting expectation. The role involves sitting most of the time, with occasional standing and walking. The physical requirements include the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, pull, lift, finger, grasp, speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. The environment includes working in narrow aisles and experiencing temperature changes. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Clayton, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $39.36 - $39.36/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Clayton,NC.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.