Buyer

At Roche you can show up as yourself embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression open dialogue and genuine connections where you are valued accepted and respected for who you are allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche where every voice matters.

The Position

The individual in this role will be responsible for purchasing all materials required for the production activities of RTD Tucson Operations and affiliated production sites to meet demand within designated time frames. The position requires an individual with strong organizational and attention to detail skills. They must have initiative and be self-motivated to achieve goals. They must be able to work with a diverse team of leaders scientists and suppliers. Other desirable attributes include accountability flexibility strong work ethic and the willingness to speak up.

This is an essential position supporting Manufacturing Operations and could occasionally require attendance on weekends holidays after hours and during emergency conditions such as inclement weather and power failure.

The Opportunity

• Performs daily weekly bi-weekly and monthly buying activities to meet all objectives.Places purchase orders (PO) as required to support manufacturing and external customers.Ensures that POs are confirmed by the Supplier and expedites purchase orders per MRP.

• Negotiates with suppliers to resolve problems expedite deliveries address quality issues and modify purchase orders.Maintains accurate purchasing master data on purchased materials.

• Performs routine standard work such as ensuring an accurate Open Order Report; updating POs to show proper delivery; sending supplier On Time In Full (OTIF) score cards; and reconciling Lead Time across systems to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability of supply of the raw materials .

• Works to improve their system of communication with each supplier.Works closely with planning to ensure alignment between material and planning schedules.

• Assists with the collection and reporting of data for Supply Chain metrics.Participates as a stakeholder in project-based activities to support departmental and company goals.

• Evaluates critical raw material buying strategy to ensure appropriate stock levels (including safety stock).Manages shelf life dates so as not to cause disruption of supply.

Who You Are

• You hold a Bachelors Degree in Business Analytical Supply Chain or closely related field.

Behaviors competencies and qualities of the ideal Buyer

• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to follow written procedures and document work accurately.Ability to be flexible responsive to change and multitask.Ability to partner and collaborate to work cross-functionally.

• Situational assessment and decision-making skills.Detail oriented with strong mathematical aptitude.Strong learning agility.

• Promote drive and implement a Team First culture. Change agent promoting and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

• Able to learn ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and use appropriately for purchasing functions.Have an understanding of inventory management value and flow.

• Experience with Google Suite of products

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson AZ is $53600.00 - $99600.00 USD pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Are you ready to apply

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities foster creativity and keep our ambitions high so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future together.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ promote and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit qualifications and competence. The companys policy prohibits unlawful discrimination including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status individuals with disabilities status and consistent with all federal state or local laws.

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