Purchaser

About us

Human health matters. SCHOTT Pharma designs science-based solutions to ensure medications are safe and easy to use globally. A team of 4,700 people from over 60 nations contributes to global healthcare. With 17 sites worldwide, the company is headquartered in Mainz, Germany, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and committed to sustainable development for society and the environment.

Your Contribution

• Manage all local purchasing and supply management activities, including sourcing, quoting, supplier selection, purchase order processing, and on-time delivery of materials and services
• Serve as the primary purchasing contact and subject matter expert for local suppliers, internal customers, and regional market requirements while supporting global procurement initiatives
• Review and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders, maintain SAP purchasing data, generate procurement reports, and ensure compliance with internal purchasing standards
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships by resolving escalations, managing acknowledgements, expediting critical orders, and supporting vendor-managed inventory (VMI) and vending programs
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to support business needs, optimize procurement processes, and improve purchasing efficiency and service levels
• Lead cost savings, value generation, benchmarking, supplier development, and global sourcing initiatives to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and development projects to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability objectives are achieved
• Manage invoice reconciliation, past-due orders, and supply chain disruptions by coordinating action plans to meet short-term demand requirements and resolve critical supply issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies, the Code of Conduct, ISO standards, cGMP requirements, and all procurement-related procedures and controls
• Promote a safe work environment by supporting EHS initiatives, adhering to safety regulations, and maintaining workplace safety and housekeeping standards

Your Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration, or related field, required
• Minimum of five years of experience in Material Planning or Purchasing, required
• Minimum of three years of leadership and/or management experience, preferred
• APICS or CPIM certification, preferred
• Experience with MRP/MPS, preferred
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 15378, along with cGMP and ISO
• Thorough MS Office applications, SAP and electronic QMS systems
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Decision making
• Detail oriented approach
• Forward/creative thinking
• Service oriented
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English language

Your Benefits

• Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Short and long term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Other supplemental benefits available upon election

Please feel free to contact us

SCHOTT North America, Inc. is proud to be equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, where employment is decided only on the basis of qualifications, merit and business necessity.

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We are looking forward to your application.

Your SCHOTT Recruiting Team
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Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.


At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.