Purchasing Agent jobs in Shreveport, LA

Description

At 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

• 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

• 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.