BUYER / PLANNER (Full-time)

Buyer/Planner Catalent’s Chelsea, Massachusetts site—often referred to as the Boston location is a global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion (SDD) and dry powder inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacturing and packaging, supporting inhalation drug products from clinical development through commercial launch. Located at 190 Everett Avenue, the approximately 96,000‑square‑foot GMP facility features ISO 8 production suites, high‑potency containment capabilities, and advanced spray drying equipment, including multiple large‑scale GMP spray dryers. The site offers integrated services such as powder processing, capsule filling, blister packaging, and on‑site quality control and analytical testing, with capacity to produce up to 100 million capsules annually. Strategically positioned just minutes from Boston Logan International Airport and within the Greater Boston life sciences hub, the Chelsea site plays a critical role in Catalent’s global inhalation network and regulatory‑compliant manufacturing operations.
Position Summary We have an opportunity for a Buyer/Planner to join our team. This full‑time, on‑site position is responsible for overseeing material purchasing, managing supply chain requirements, and fostering strong supplier relationships. The Buyer/Planner works closely with cross‑functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Management, and Finance, to ensure timely and cost‑effective sourcing of materials and seamless support of production schedules.
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Chelsea, MA
100% Onsite
The Role

Review and analyze daily material needs to ensure timely availability of materials for production schedules
Schedule and prioritize material orders, expediting as necessary to meet production timelines
Maintain vendor relationships, negotiate cost savings opportunities, and manage purchase orders and vendor setup in the system
Monitor inventory levels, adjust reorder points, and identify opportunities for inventory optimization
Collaborate with the finance team on monthly and quarterly audits, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely payments
Identify and drive process improvements in material planning, purchasing, and supplier performance
Support communication and alignment between internal teams such as Engineering and Manufacturing, and external vendors
Perform all other duties as assigned
The Candidate Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED is required; Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred
5+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, and warehousing is required
Experience and proficiency in MRP/ERP systems (or equivalent) for inventory management
Experience with purchasing and accounting processes
The position requires the ability to perform various physical activities, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, pulling, and pushing. The role may require handling materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.
Preferred Skills & Background

Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries is preferred
Previous experience working in a cGMP manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
Pay
The anticipated salary range for this position in MA is $70,000 – $90,000 Plus Bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi‑state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why You Should Join Catalent

Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
Diverse, inclusive culture
Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
Community engagement and green initiatives
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition Reimbursement
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
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Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life‑cycle supply. With time‑tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life‑enhancing and life‑saving treatments for patients annually.
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