Aktiv Pharma Group is a fast-growing company focused on addressing unmet medical needs through a proprietary drug delivery system. We are currently hiring for a Purchasing Agent.

The Purchasing Agent responsible for maintaining a continuous supply of goods and services necessary to support product development, manufacturing engineering, product manufacturing and facilities.

At Aktiv Pharma Group, we value the diversity of perspectives and backgrounds our employees bring. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of our equal opportunity employment policy and by providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We work according to our values of truth, caring, goodness and perseverance, and encourage individuals with the required skill-sets and these values to apply.

The compensation range for the Purchasing Agent is $78,000 - $90,000 annually.

Aktiv Pharma Group offers a wealth of benefits to our employees and their families.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance (Cigna):
  • HDHP – Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
  • Two additional premium medical plan options – Aktiv contributes a portion of the monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Vision Insurance (Principal/ VSP Network)
  • Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Dental Insurance (Principal)
  • Low Plan - Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
  • High Plan - Aktiv contributes a portion of the monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Legal & ID Shield
  • Aktiv contributes the full monthly premium for the employee and their dependents.
• Spending Accounts (Rocky Mountain Reserve)
  • FSA
  • HSA
  • DFSA
  • LP FSA
• Ancillary Benefits (Colonial Life)
  • Accident
  • Group Medical Bridge
  • Voluntary Life AD&D
  • Disability
• 401k (Human Interest)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Bi-Monthly Internet and Cell Phone stipend
• Fully Paid Membership for the employee and their dependents to Lifetime Fitness
• Fully stocked office kitchen – Health conscious and Vegan!
• Remote Work Options

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Leads selection process of qualified suppliers of auto injector components and process consumables
• Provides Request for Quotes (RFQs) with suppliers for one time purchase orders or continuous purchase orders.
• Negotiates pricing with industry suppliers to reduce the cost of goods and overhead.
• Provides 12 month rolling forecasts and quarterly, monthly and one time purchase orders with component and consumables suppliers
• Engages with functional support organizations such as Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, Accounting & Compliance, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development and Manufacturing Operations.
• Participate in project budget and schedule discussions with Project Management, Manufacturing Operations and Accounting & Compliance.
• Resolve supplier service and quality issues to meet manufacturing requirements
• Ability to handle several projects and programs simultaneously and drive projects to completion.
• Review Purchase requests for accuracy and compliance with Government Agency requirements; BARDA, Department of Defense (DOD) and others.
• Utilize ERP system for component planning, purchasing and inventory tracking.
• Works with Receiving to resolve shipping and COC discrepancies.
• Other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of the organization.

Job Qualifications

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Purchasing functions and how they relate to manufacturing and engineering
• ERP planning, scheduling and purchasing experience.
• Understanding of Medical Device QSR and ISO 13485 requirements as it relates to suppliers, supplied products, purchasing, deviations and CAPAs.
• Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of Aktiv’s mission, vision and values
• Ability to recognize problems or process improvement opportunities and take prompt action to resolve them.
• Ability to effectively manages one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with team members to ensure superior results and team success.
• Ability to seamlessly work with suppliers and understanding of the whole procure to pay process.

Education and Experience:

• An Associate degree in Business, Finance, Purchasing or Supply Chain Management is highly preferred
• 5 to 7 years of sourcing and procurement experience is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year to year basis

• Experience in sourcing and procurement in a fast-growing organization is preferred.

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