Inventory Planner / Buyer - Manufacturing

COMPANY OVERVIEW Halo Pharmaceutical is a technology-focused contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in solid, semi-solid, and liquid dosage forms, with differentiated expertise in controlled substances manufacturing. With facilities in the United States and Canada, Halo supports leading pharmaceutical companies through high-quality manufacturing, operational excellence, and customer-focused solutions. Join a growing CDMO where your leadership, operational expertise, and ability to drive performance will directly influence site success and customer satisfaction.

The Buyer/ Planner is responsible for procurement of pharmaceutical materials, supplies, equipment, services, and the smooth and efficient operation of the purchasing function with the objective of improving the quality, price and service provided by company suppliers.

This position is 100% on site in Whippany, NJ.

Procuring API, Raw Materials, Packaging Components, Lab supplies, Building Services and Supplies

• Solicit bids/pricing and quotes from suppliers/service providers to ensure the best pricing is obtained for all site requirements.
• Sets up new and maintains existing vendor accounts.
• Places orders and ensures that all POs and requisitions for commercial, supplier numbers, part numbers, descriptions, corrections, and maintenance in the computer is performed in an orderly and timely manner.
• Follow-up with suppliers on delivery dates and order issues, to ensure adequate inventory is consistently available.
• Work with Custom Broker to clear International orders.
• maintain confidential information
• Recommend more efficient frequencies of buying to help reduce workload (incoming inspection & QC) and balance with increasing stock amounts.
• Manage Serialization e-deliveries.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Reacts well under pressure; Must be able to move about the facility to interact with other departments

Halo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.