Senior Buyer
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Job Description
Req ID : 2572350
Overview:
TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. The below job opportunity is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment chemicals supplies and services essential in healthcare scientific research safety and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Our clients global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cuttingedge technologies convenient procurement options and pharmaceutical services under their industryleading brands.
Position: Sr. Buyer / Procurement Specialist III
Location: Eugene OR
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: On Site
Shift: Monday to Friday
Shift: Monday to Friday
Summary
- In this role you will have full responsibility for a subset of our supply base in terms of executing purchase orders presenting forecast changes and working to resolve delivery challenges.
- You will also collaborate with the larger global sourcing team to help identify and drive cost savings ideas and look for opportunities to increase our relationship with our strategic supply base.
- The ability to problemsolve negotiate and analyze supplier performance data will be essential.
- The site Buyer also plays a key role in communicating key delivery updates to the Production Schedulers and site Operations leadership team as we work to deliver to our customers during a time of outstanding growth!
- Finally we would look for your support in navigating source changes from one supplier to another as well as supporting the procurement activities associated with new product launches.
- This position works closely crossfunctionally and across multiple manufacturing sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Responsible for understanding and implementing relevant company and department policies and procedures.
- Researches analyzes and forecasts current and future buying trends.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Be able to do Supplier quality management and balanced scorecard tracking.
- Be able to lead and do Supplier sourcing and validation.
- Ability to function well in a highpaced and at times stressful environment.
- Complete other tasks as needed or directed by Management.
- All required SOPs and quality records must be updated to reflect current work.
- Involvement with the development of tools and methods that are required to make Practical Process Improvement (PPI) a success within the Business Unit to improve processes strengthen quality and drive efficiency.
- Strong analytical ability including the ability to effectively use data in problem solving and to evaluate process changes and impacts.
- To work in an FDAregulated manufacturing environment with a focus on maintaining quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
- Review suppliers for compliance with the companys quality criteria.
- Must be able to independently manage multiple complex projects concurrently while meeting target dates.
- Capture sourcing savings and report out to Management.
- Strong computer skills and experience with Excel Word and PowerPoint.
- Initiate purchase orders and amendments based on forecasted demand.
- Maintain standard lead times and service objectives in the ERP system while minimizing the use of air freight and other expedited costs.
- Manage supplier relationships with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities transportation logistics inventory control and management; negotiate prices and delivery terms with guidance from a Procurement Manager or the Procurement Division Business Partner for assigned responsibilities and assess financial risks of purchases.
- Coordinate as appropriate quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.
- Prepare accurate and timely reports to Management.
- Support KPI performance metrics for supply assurance productivity inventory health purchase order management and vendor performance.
- Responsible for developing sourcing strategies coordinating with vendors negotiating contracts analyzing costs managing logistics and finding ways to reduce procurement costs.
- Collaborate closely with other teams and departments to complete the highest priority work as directed.
- Quickly escalate a problem that cannot be resolved to Management.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering or other businessrelated discipline.
- 5 years of relevant procurement experience in a manufacturing supply chain and/ or Medical Device industry.
- Certification in CPIM or CSCP is a plus.
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills combined with practical business acumen.
- Strong oral written and presentation skills confident negotiator and strong multitasking and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a global matrix and crossfunctional team environment with Operations and with internal and external customers.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle E1)
- Fluent in Microsoft Windows and Office (Excel Word Access and PowerPoint).
- Excellent planning and time management skills.
- Extensive knowledge in direct procurement.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize when necessary.
- Be a selfstarter with the ability to positively motivate others cooperatively.
- Encourage/challenge self for continuous improvement.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive laboratory and business data.
- Ensure compliance with corporate site and regulatory policies practices and guidelines
- Can make daytoday decisions in the absence of the Manager.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Work in office/computer/analysis
- Normal manufacturing environment
- The position may require frequent communication and walking to other areas in which designated PPE will be required
- The position will require sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods
- Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Must be able to work the hours required to get the job done.
NonNegotiable Hiring Criteria:
- Project management skills interpersonal negotiation and communication skills.
- Excellent computer knowledge.
- Must be proficient with Oracle E1 system.
- Excellent planning and time management skills.
- Ability to react appropriately to changing priorities impending deadlines and prioritize tasks.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ISO/FDA GMP ISO Regulations and other regulatory requirements for diagnostics manufacturing.
- OSHA safety compliance required
- Demonstrates the client values Integrity Intensity Involvement and Innovation (The Four Is)
- Highly responsive to internal and external customers.
- High degree of experience and capability in working with all levels of the organization to achieve requirements.
- Ability to write reports business correspondence and standard operating procedures.
- Proven ability to implement improvements/cost savings.
- Can make decisions in the absence of the Manager.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Employer (m/f/d/v) supporting workforce diversity.
Employment Type
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