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Senior Buyer / Supply Chain SpecialistJoin Client as a Buyer / Material Planner II for an exciting 12-month contract. This role is ideal for a supply chain professional who thrives at the intersection of procurement and analytics. This position functions primarily as an external-facing Buyer/Procurement Specialist rather than an internal scheduler. You will focus heavily on supplier management, procurement execution, and leveraging modern software tools to optimize our supply chain. Working together in person supports the close, real?time collaboration and technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.What you will do in this role:Convert MRP/MPS requirements into purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Manage external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors, resolving supply chain issues, expediting orders, and managing delivery performance.Leverage data tools to analyze supply chain metrics. Design, build, and maintain performance dashboards to track on-time delivery, supplier reliability, and inventory levels.Monitor inventory levels proactively to identify potential shortages, excess stock, and supplier risks, implementing swift corrective action.Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance to ensure material readiness for production and New Product Introductions (NPI).Must-Haves:ERP Experience: Proven hands-on experience using ERP systems. Oracle or NetSuite experience is highly preferred (over SAP).Technical & Analytical Skills:Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Strong proficiency in Power BI with a genuine passion for analytics, data interpretation, and creating functional dashboards.A natural curiosity for exploring and mastering new software tools.Procurement Background: Prior experience as a Junior Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Specialist focusing on supplier-facing management rather than purely internal planning.Nice-to-Haves:Experience using Fabriq or similar supply chain collaboration platforms.Experience in a highly regulated Biotech/FDA-regulated environment (though any manufacturing industry experience is highly valued).Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent relevant experience.The hourly rate for this position is between $40.00 and $44.50 per hour. Compensation: Factors that may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate].Benefits: Sunrise offers ACA-compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.