Direct Materials Buyer
$105k/y-$115k/y
Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMOa day ago
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Summary
Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO is seeking a Direct Materials Buyer to join their team in Boulder, CO. The role involves leading end-to-end procurement and category management activities for direct materials used in GMP manufacturing.
About the Role
As a Direct Materials Buyer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, managing the procurement lifecycle, conducting commercial negotiations, ensuring continuity of supply, and maintaining compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. You will collaborate with various teams to translate material specifications and compliance requirements into effective sourcing strategies while managing direct material spend and supplier performance.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data/Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- Five years of Procurement/Sourcing experience in mid-to-large multinational companies, with at least 3 years in a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing or life sciences environment.
- Strong data analytics capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex procurement data.
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree (MBA, Data Analytics, or related scientific field).
- Familiarity with FDA, EMA, ICH Q10, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP), GAMP 5 or equivalent GxP training certification.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service.
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance PPO/HSA
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- ID Theft Protection
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
- Vision Insurance
Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO
CordenPharma is your full-service partner in the Contract Development & Manufacturing (CDMO) of APIs, Lipid Excipients, Drug Products and Packaging. Through a network of cGMP facilities across Europe and the US organized under six technology platforms – Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Oligonucleotides, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules - CordenPharma experts translate complex ideas, processes and projects at any stage of development into high-value pharmaceutical products. Visit to learn more > cordenpharma.com
Boulder, CO