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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Supply Chain Specialist / Buyer - SAP - **Company:** Alcami Corporation - **Location:** Charleston, SC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Integrity, SAP (Applications), Performance Monitor - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us9b1524a18c5dac308a04a3ffcb48d76b/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field (required); APICS/CPIM certification a plus. * 7+ years of materials or inventory management experience within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO environment. * Previous work experience in a CDMO manufacturing environment preferred. * Prior pharmaceutical/industry GMP experience required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Demonstrated proficiency in SAP Inventory Management (IM), Warehouse Management (WM), Plan-to-Manufacture (P2M), and Procure-to-Order (P2O) processes. * Deep proficiency in SAP MM (P2P) with working knowledge of vendor master, source lists, and PO processing. * Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships across domestic and international markets. * Demonstrated ability to drive cost savings while ensuring supply reliability and compliance. * Experience supporting material staging, production order kitting, and goods issue to process orders. * Proven track record managing inventory across multiple manufacturing and distribution sites. * Proficiency with MS Office Suite especially Word, Excel, and Outlook. * Ability to perform assigned tasks carefully and on schedule according to standard operating procedures and supervisor's instructions. * Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization. * Excellent verbal communication skills required. Travel Expectations: * Up to 20% travel required excluding training which will require travel. ## Description The Senior Supply Chain Specialist / Buyer is responsible for ensuring timely and compliant procurement, effective inventory control, and seamless material availability to support manufacturing operations across Alcami's sites. This cross-functional leadership role supports the end-to-end supply chain-from strategic sourcing and supplier management to material flow and system execution-bridging Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Quality. The role requires strong expertise in SAP (MM/IM/WM), GMP environments, and direct materials purchasing, with a proven ability to manage multi-site operations and lead continuous improvement initiatives. On-Site Expectations: * 100% on-site position. 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Responsibilities: * Lead sourcing strategies and negotiate supplier agreements for direct materials across multiple Alcami sites. * Place and manage purchase orders to align with production forecasts and schedules, ensuring on-time material availability. * Manage supplier relationships, including qualification, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and compliance with Quality and Regulatory expectations. * Ensure adherence to contract terms, service levels, and documentation requirements, including supplier specifications and compendia updates. * Monitor inventory levels and material flow across sites to support production needs, mitigate risk, and maintain supply continuity. * Coordinate material movements, including receiving, staging, transfers, and disposal of expired materials in alignment with SOPs. * Prepare and present inventory reports based on business and customer needs. * Leverage SAP (MM/IM/WM) to manage procurement and inventory transactions, including vendor and material master data, PO lifecycle, and batch management. * Act as a subject matter expert for materials management in SAP, driving data integrity and process consistency across sites. * Analyze material usage and supply data to identify bottlenecks and implement improvement initiatives. * Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to execute Plan-to-Manufacture (P2M) and Procure-to-Order (P2O) processes. * Support internal and client communications regarding material availability and supply issues, offering alternative solutions as needed. * Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and internal procurement and quality standards. * Provide mentorship to junior team members and cross-functional support as needed (e.g., shipping, receiving, material handling). * Promote audit readiness and represent the supply chain function in regulatory inspections. * Support continuous improvement by analyzing consumption trends, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing corrective actions. * Other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers)