Jeremy Hudson
Greenville,SC
Summary
Results-driven supply chain and purchasing professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Expertise in managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and ensuring timely delivery of critical materials. Proven track record in building strong partnerships, solving problems, and managing inventory. Skilled in collaboration with cross-functional teams, communication, data analysis, and driving process improvements. Passionate about developing long-term business relationships and delivering value and solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Materials Buyer/Planner
PAI Pharma
Greenville, SC
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained 38 supplier relationships and continually grew both trust and relationships through meetings, site visits, and strategic partnerships.
- Managed a quarterly supplier scorecard matrix to conduct business reviews, promote transparency, and strengthen relationships.
- Negotiated cost savings (approximately $900k), pay terms (30-45 day extensions), and supply agreements with vendors (120-day warehouse holding) to ensure cost-effective, reliable product availability.
- Established inventory levels, safety stocks, and risk mitigation strategies to maintain supply continuity.
- Aided in SAP implementation at Nivagen Pharmaceuticals (a PAI company) through master data setup and PO trails.
- Improved operational efficiency across packaging through problem-solving with vendors and resourcing.
- Oversaw all primary packaging commodities, all WIP commodities (finished pharmaceuticals for pouring up), and aided in API and excipient commodities for both PAI Pharma and Nivagen Pharmaceuticals.
- Applied expertise in pharmaceutical documentation, Drug Master Files (DMFs), Letters of Authorization (LOAs), and DEA compliance to support supplier qualification, new launch filing needs from Regulatory Affairs, and product procurement.
- Traveled to vendor manufacturing sites for partnership growth, negotiations, and further pharmaceutical knowledge and development.
Buyer
PAI Pharma
Greenville, SC
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Utilized SAP ERP systems to manage purchasing transactions, procurement data, and supply chain reports.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams, including operations, scheduling, project management, engineering, and finance, to identify efficiency opportunities.
- Oversaw 1 primary packaging and 7 secondary packaging commodities (≈700 SKUs) to maintain inventory supply.
- Conducted quarterly business reviews with all external partners.
Product Management/Business Development Intern
TD SYNNEX
Greenville, SC
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered excellent customer service by tracking and organizing escalated orders file.
- Maintained healthy inventory levels through regular forecast analysis.
Shift Manager
Concord Market
Anderson, SC
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Assigned tasks to team members during shifts to enhance operational efficiency.
- Led inventory management, ensuring seamless retail operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business in Supply Chain Management
Anderson University
South Carolina05.2023
Skills
- SAP ERP System
- Negotiation
- Relationship management
- Cost savings
- Inventory reduction strategies
- Communication - written and verbal
- Time and organization management
- MS office
Certification
Karrass Effective Negotiating Training
2025
2025
Timeline
Materials Buyer/Planner
PAI Pharma
11.2024 - Current
Buyer
PAI Pharma
03.2023 - 11.2024
Product Management/Business Development Intern
TD SYNNEX
05.2022 - 08.2022
Shift Manager
Concord Market
03.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business in Supply Chain Management
Anderson University