Purchasing Director jobs in Shreveport, LA
Purchasing Director manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Director collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Director oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Purchasing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
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Shreveport, LA
FULL_TIME
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Description
Position at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories IncAt Dr. Reddy's "Good Health Can't Wait"
By joining Dr. Reddy’s, you will contribute to making the breakthroughs of tomorrow a reality today! From making medicines more affordable to discovering innovative treatment options to satisfy unmet medical needs, we are dedicated to helping people lead longer and healthier lives. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals ready to inspire, ready to make a difference for their community and every community.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities of the position
- Responsible for converting customer work order notifications into work orders (WOs)
- Opens work order notifications submitted by customers and maintenance staff
- Assigns WOs and Preventative Maintenance (PMs) to maintenance staff; dispatches technicians to critical equipment
- Develops equipment/systems preventive maintenance tasks lists
- Closes all PM and general work orders after quality review for cGMP compliance
- Assists Dr. Reddy’s staff with requests for work order information
- Maintains the work order files per Quality documentation procedures
- Develops/produces SAP maintenance reports
- Maintains the equipment technical data and SOP files
- Communicates and collaborates with customers on status of work requests
- Create purchase orders and send to vendor
- Place orders online for products
- Maintain all purchasing reports and financial records
- Process incorrect items received and process exchange/return with vendor
- Process down payments
EXPERIENCE
Approximate experience, or equivalent knowledge and skills, necessary to satisfactorily perform the position responsibilities- High school diploma or equivalent
- Trade certification or degree in technical field preferred
- 2 years of experience performing or scheduling equipment related maintenance activities
- 2 years of purchasing or clerical experience; experience in a general manufacturing or pharmaceutical plant preferred
- 2 years of experience using a computerized maintenance management system or business computer system such as SAP
- Possess strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of electrical and mechanical work
- Possess strong PC and Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Ability to work with others and without direct supervision
- Must be able to work overtime as needed
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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