PeopleShare is seeking a Buyer for a 4-6 month contract. This role focuses on managing the full purchase order (PO) lifecycle for GMP-specific materials while maintaining strong supplier relationships and ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement.
Schedule: Monday- Friday 830am-5:00pm
Pay: $26-$30/hr
Location: Cranbury nj
Contract- 6 months
Responsibilities:
Manage the full purchase order (PO) lifecycle, including:
Request for proposals (RFQs)
Issuing POs to vendors
Tracking open orders and maintaining estimated delivery dates (EDDs)
Expediting requests and processing order cancellations
Maintain and update the PO tracker with accurate lifecycle information.
Coordinate with the procurement department to ensure accurate pricing and lead times in the ERP system.
Escalate purchasing issues to management, including:
Resolve delivery discrepancies with the warehouse team, including:
Conduct open order calls with critical vendors.
Support resolution of GMP material problems with internal and external stakeholders.
Communicate procurement processes and results effectively to internal teams while managing expectations.
Handle documentation requests to vendors.
Qualifications:
Basic understanding of purchasing principles.
Minimum 1–2 years of purchasing experience.
Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Strong influencing, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel); SAP experience is a plus
