Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Buyer Position Type: Contract Duration- 12 Months Location- Summit, NJ As a Buyer, you will: * Work cross-functionally to execute validation activities and prepare validation deliverables for S12 Enterprise Manufacturing Execution System (EMES) used in cell therapy manufacturing. This role is primarily an individual contributor but will routinely support project and production works. * Will partner with site Business Owners, CI Owners, Quality, and the global EMES team to create, manage, and improve computerized systems/Recipes validation deliverables for electronic systems, applications, and associated controls to maintain data integrity supporting ALCOA+ principles throughout the CSV lifecycle. * Will be responsible for ensuring the validation of the S12 Enterprise Manufacturing Execution System (EMES), and applications are done following the relevant Client procedures, such as CSV SOP but no limited and applicable health authority regulations. The ideal candidate will have: * Will provide expert knowledge on materials resource planning strategies, develop purchase order strategies, monitor POs and invoices, maintain supplier relationships, and maintain target inventory levels to support cell therapy network. * Development and improvement of inventory models for raw materials, components, and reagents, ensuring that production demands are continuously met through periods of high growth and expansion. * Improve forecast models by reviewing historical raw material trends and predict demand to maximize supply chain efficiency. Reconcile monthly inventory raw materials. * Independently lead programs and process robustness in materials buying standard work measurements, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance site processes, procedures, and tools. * Support inventory activities and analysis, including but not limited to inventory control, inventory management, warehouse storage capacity assessments, and final product availability. Develop and define performance metrics for all raw material and final product inventory and identify cost savings opportunities. * Reinforce standard work measurement for all internal inventory activities and across team. Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset that enables the supply chain for rapid scale growth with high value and high-volume raw materials in a regulated environment. * Drive mitigation strategy of any material shortages by demonstrating diligence and urgency in managing material commitments consistent with financial implications and reasonable business dynamics. Provide SME knowledge in financial inventory assessments for audits, monthly, quarterly, and yearly inventory reports. * Lead local and global material life cycle procedures by ensuring material availability and master data accuracy. * Work cohesively with cross-functional teams in support of operational efficiency, flexibility, and assurance of purchase order placement and material availability. Collaborate on process * improvements by maintaining open communication with all teams and fostering an environment of cooperation in which to achieve shared goals. * Perform other tasks as assigned. Qualifications & Experience * Bachelors required. * Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with materials management and/or supply chain within cGMP operations. * Proficiency in ERP systems (I.e., Oracle, SAP, QAD) * Knowledge of federal regulations for Quality Systems (21CFR820) and GMP manufacturing (21CFR 210,211). * Any equivalency combination of education, experience, and training may substitute. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW. Thank you! Mohit Vyas Sr. Associate ? Recruitment Mohit.Vyas@innovasolutions.com PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: $30-$32.38 per hour. *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova SolutioTo view the full job description, click here