Buyer/Planner

Buyer/Planner – GMP

Position Summary:

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

The Boston-area facility is Catalent’s global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion and Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacture and packaging. The site features inhaled powder spray drying, as well as multiple commercial-scale lines for capsule filling and blister packaging. On-site spray dryers include best-in-class GEA Niro SD1, SD4 and SD7, the latter being the largest CGMP unit of its kind for DPI in North America.

Catalent Pharma Solutions is hiring a Buyer/Planner who is responsible for overseeing material purchasing, managing supply chain requirements, and fostering strong supplier relationships. The Buyer/Planner works closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Management, and Finance, to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and seamless support of production schedules.

This is a full time, salaried role. This is an onsite position. The core hours are Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee. 

The Role

• Material Requirements Management: Review and analyze daily material needs, ensuring the timely availability of materials to meet production schedules;
• Production Support: Schedule and prioritize material orders, expediting as necessary to ensure adherence to production timelines;
• Supplier Coordination & Cost Management: Maintain vendor relationships, negotiate cost savings opportunities, and manage purchase orders and vendor setup in the system;
• Inventory Forecasting & Optimization: Monitor inventory levels, adjust reorder points, and identify opportunities for inventory optimization;
• Audit & Finance Collaboration: Work with the finance team on monthly/quarterly audits and ensure accurate invoicing and timely payments;
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive process improvements in material planning, purchasing, and supplier performance;
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Support ongoing communication and alignment between internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Manufacturing) and external vendors;
• All other duties as assigned

The Candidate

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred;
• Five (5)+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, and warehousing required. Experience within a cGMP manufacturing environment;
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries is preferred;
• Experience and proficiency in MRP/ERP systems (or equivalent) for inventory management is required;
• Experience with purchasing and accounting processes;
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with internal teams and suppliers;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and industry standards, with a strong commitment to quality and compliance;
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds;

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 
• Diverse, inclusive culture 
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 
• 152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Community engagement and green initiatives 
• Generous 401K match 
• Company match on donations to organizations
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 
• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness 
• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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