6247 - Senior Buyer / Associate Project Engineer

Description

Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Senior Buyer Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update material master data, supplier records, and pricing conditions in SAP (MM required; PM preferred) to ensure accurate procurement and system data integrity
• Support supplier onboarding and Third-Party Due Diligence (TPDD) activities, ensuring required documentation and approvals are completed prior to supplier activation
• Create, manage, and track purchase orders for direct materials, monitoring supplier confirmations, delivery schedules, and expediting orders as necessary to maintain supply continuity
• Ensure accurate pricing and procurement records, investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies in collaboration with suppliers and Accounts Payable
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support material availability and operational needs
• Maintain procurement documentation and system records in compliance with GMP, GxP, and internal quality standards, ensuring audit readiness within a regulated environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably supporting direct materials within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
• Hands-on experience using SAP (MM required; PM preferred) for material master data, supplier management, and purchase order processing
• Familiarity with supplier onboarding, third-party due diligence (TPPD), and procurement documentation within regulated environments
• Strong organizational, analytical, and cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate, audit-ready procurement records
• Ability to be on-site, full-time, in West Chester, OH

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

National (US) Range$65,000—$90,817 USD

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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