This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

This position will also be involved in a variety of cross functional projects that have impact to the strategic sourcing, procurement & finance operations organization and require project management ability, understanding of operational and financial systems, and solid accounts payable awareness. This role will play a critical role in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of our Strategic Sourcing organization and site objectives. This position will report to Sr Manager Procurement Operations PTP.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Centralization & Standardization: support migration of site sourcing & category management tactical activities to centralized Procurement Operations.
Support Stabilization & Process excellence Definition for PTP.
Core Team Activity - Purchase Order Management: Administer all activities related to PO requisition process and ensure policy and procedure compliance.
- Monitor non-compliance to policies and procedures and report as such to Management.
Core Team Activity – Exception handling & Goods/Service Entry Receipts Management
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve any discrepancies or issues related to invoices and purchase orders.
- Manage and resolve queries related to non-compliance to goods or service entry receipts requirements and report as such to Management.
Core Team Activity - Master Data - Information Records Update:
- Ensure that all changes and updates made to master data comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support supplier communication in conjunction with Accounts Payables, Finance, Site Representatives, Site Business Partners and Category Management.
- Participate in the timely resolution of critical supply, delivery and pricing issues.
Core Team Activity – Data & Analytics, Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation related to procurement operations, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.
Core Team Activity - Compliance and Process Improvement:
- Ensure timely and accurate adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and actively contribute to the development and implementation of best practices in procurement operations.
- Implementation and enforcement of Control Environment framework and controls.
Identify, support, manage and deliver transformation initiatives. Identify opportunities for process improvements and actively contribute to the development and implementation of best practices in procurement operations.
Procurement Operations team support and cross-training
Other duties as assigned

Education

Certificate in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, or a related field, preferred

Work Experience

Internship / work experience - related business experience preferred
Medical device manufacturing experience preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
Able to always comply with the company’s safety policy.
Able to always comply with the company’s quality policy.
The candidate for this position will have some experience in Strategic Sourcing, commodities, and Supplier Management in a “Lean” manufacturing environment.
Must have good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and oral.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and MS Project programs.
Must have good analytical and problem-solving skills to adequately analyze and interpret business situations.
Must have good organizational, and project management skills to be able to prioritize tasks effectively and be able to work with little supervision.
Must be self-motivated and the ability to influence others.
Strong in attention to detail, time management, versatility and hold accountability.
Working knowledge of SAP.
Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of supply chain management, strategic sourcing, inventory management, and contract management. #LI-AP1 #LI-HYBRID

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening. 

Junior Associate, Procurement

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