A&Z Pharmaceutical has been a trusted leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-quality pharmaceutical products and nutritional supplements for over 30 years. Our product portfolio caters to all stages of life, from newborns to seniors, offering immense nutritional value and promoting well-being. Known for flagship brands like D-Cal® and MFIT Supps®, A&Z also operates a global pharmaceutical division, AiPing®, specializing in Contract Development and Manufacturing. With over 450 employees, dedicated research laboratories, and advanced manufacturing facilities, we embody our mission to "Advance Healthier Lives®" through quality, education, and innovation.

A&Z is seeking a full-time, on-site Purchasing Manager to join our team in Hauppauge, NY. The Purchasing Manager/Sr. Manager is responsible for the day-to-day requirements of purchasing goods and services for the company in an efficient and economical manner following established policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders and tracking material and information requests.
• Source materials for new projects as requested, identify alternate sources for the new products based on price reduction strategies, any potential compliance issues, leading supplier evaluations, and leveraging market intelligence
• Manage all requests from various departments for their current and future project
• Procurement of API, excipients, and search for possible suppliers for their new projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms and managing performance.
• Develop and enforce procurement policies, optimize processes, and utilize technology for efficiency.
• Manage departmental budgets, analyze costs, and drive total cost reductions.
• Coordinate timely delivery and manage inventory levels
• Enter purchase requisitions, purchase orders and generate receivers in JDE
• Create electronic copies of PO/Receiver in the system central folders
• Ensure that PO acknowledgements details are correct and update promise dates
• Follow up PO delivery dates, order discrepancies or quality issues
• Attach pertinent documents to POs in JDE including quotes, proofs, specs
• Update reports, savings/increase, part/vendor master files.
• Sample requests and tracking to support new product development
• Report and track competitive bids.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years purchasing/industry experience - required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of JDE software a plus
• Organized and self-motivated. Ability to multi-task.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, financial acumen, leadership, communication, and risk management skills.
• Market trends, industry best practices, relevant laws, and procurement software.

Salary will be determined with experience.