Material Operations, Supply Chain Senior Specialist (Contract) 28813

Job Locations US-MA-Boston
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 1 week ago(4/17/2026 4:11 PM)
Job ID
2026-10251
Openings
2
Job Category
Supply Chain

Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is looking for a Supply Chain Senior Specialist who will support Material Operations.  The ideal candidate will have experience performing inventory analytics, inventory/raw material, planning, and forecasting experience in a pharmaceutical environment (biologics, drug product, cell & gene).  Candidate must also be experienced with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams.  Experience with Power Bi and Smartsheet a plus.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

 

  • Represents Material Operations department on assigned project sub-teams and/or task forces and, with general guidance, executes supply chain production activities. 
  • Support or manage projects related to warehouse operations, ERP master data, material planning, and or material purchasing.
  • Participates in the creation and maintenance of material forecasts and replenishment models.
  • Draft and maintain inventory models and reports to drive E&O analysis, SKU rationalization, and inventory balancing.
  • Create and update capacity models, measure activity drivers, and prepare proposals for schedule optimization.
  • Drive material and supplier onboarding activities to include the creation of master files, material specifications, and initiate master data requests.
  • Create, track and publish open order reports.
  • Executes purchase requisitions for suppliers and coordinates material deliveries.
  • May perform or aid others in negotiation of schedule, delivery, cost, terms, etc.
  • Works with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality, delivery, or financial issues.
  • Collaborate with purchasing professionals and cross-functional stakeholders pursuing opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Maintains warehouse and purchasing master data to include lead time, pricing, approved vendors, etc. 
  • Participates in the development and improvement of Materials Management processes, standard work, and tools.
  • Focuses on immediate and urgent business needs while remaining engaged in continuous improvement. 
  • Prioritize and perform assignments independently to satisfy required timelines, providing periodic updates and feedback to stakeholders and managers. 
  • Maintain strong cross functional relationships to bolster communication with all stakeholders.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

Knowledge and Skills: 

 

  • Hands-On Knowledge of warehouse operations, material planning, and purchasing processes
  • Experience with ERP and digital planning systems.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects with high degree of collaboration. 
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely (written/oral).
  • Experience with quality management systems (change controls, deviations, etc) 
  • Strong prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry 
  • Experience working in a cGMP environment 
  • Experience in clinical and commercial drug product manufacturing environments.

 

Education and Experience: 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/manufacturing Operations-related disciplines, or comparable work experience
  • 3-5 years’ work experience 

Pay Range

$55-$65/hr

Requisition Disclaimer

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements

 

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No C2C or Third-Party Vendors

 

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