API Purchasing Manager

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for API sourcing for NCE, IND, 505B2, Generic and OTC Projects for clients in USA, Europe and Israel.
• Management of relationships with key manufacturers & suppliers, including all ongoing communication that may be required to ensure that the company receive APIs with appropriate quality & specifications as needed.
• Work to maintain relationships with current vendors, as well as establish business relationships with new vendors
• Will conduct visits to manufacturing partners in India, China and Europe as needed.
• Will attend international trade fairs such as CPHI Europe, India, China and DCAT.
• Participation in cross-functional company teams in order to identify effective corrective and preventive actions that may improve work processes.
• Daily activities will include but not limited to: consulting with QA and logistics team on all projects
• Assistance to SVP Global procurement in all aspects of material sourcing and purchasing, while providing support for other members of sourcing & procurement team.
• Will provide reports of all Trade show and plant visits in a timely manner.
• Will maintain records of all sourcing projects in order to enable full audit trail.
• Perform review of manufacturers and suppliers that the company works with.
• Follow up with QA team on Deviations, CAPAs and Change Controls in order to ensure that we provide necessary support for customers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Science, Chemistry or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in purchasing or sales of APIs or related field in the healthcare industry.
• Prior experience working in FDA/DEA regulated environment preferred.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Attention to details and time management – organize multiple work assignments and establish priorities
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and databases required.
• Effective problem solving, supervisory, strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills
• Must be able to communicate technical, scientific, and regulatory information, both written and verbally.
• Provide specialized training to company staff if needed.
• Knowledge of regulations, statutes and regulatory processes on the distribution of pharmaceutical drugs is preferred.
• Ability to work well both independently and diligently with specified time constraints and as a part of a business team.