About Alcami

Alcami is a world-class contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). We are a team of dynamic individuals committed to developing life-saving drugs around the world. A mindset of innovation, accountability and customer focus inspires us to be the most efficient, safe and reliable choice for our customers and the patients they serve. In return, we offer challenging careers, accelerated professional growth and the opportunity to be part of something different.

Position Summary

The Buyer is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by purchasing and negotiating primarily non-manufacturing routine materials, equipment and supplies from vendors. The Buyer I evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers. The position requires superior leadership behaviors of the Alcami core competencies and non-negotiables, as well as expertise in functional competencies included in this position profile.

Essential Functions

• Examines select and process approved requisitions in the ERP system.
• Processes phone, fax or web based orders.
• Confirms payment terms with supplier and processes any special terms such as prepayment and wire transfers as needed.
• Updates ERP purchase order with supplier confirmations and notifies end users of any delays or errors in the information.
• Scans in supplier confirmations and attaches to associated purchase order documents in the ERP system.
• Prioritizes the work load and allocates time as efficiently as possible to fulfill the requests of multiple departments at multiple sites.
• Communicates to suppliers clearly and concisely all expectations of the purchased goods, including part numbers, pricing, delivery times and payment terms.
• Completes credit application from new suppliers when requested.
• Communicates potential or current order problems with end users and offers possible resolutions.
• Works with Buyer II and Senior Buyer to process the data input of inventory materials to the ERP system.
• Informs Purchasing Manager of problems or issues as they arise.
• Performs credit card reconciliation.
• Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree with 0 – 2 years of related experience required; OR
• High School diploma with 4 years of related experience.

Alcami Non-Negotiables

• Consistently demonstrates honesty and integrity through personal example.
• Follows all safety policies and leads by example a safety first culture.
• Produces high quality work product with a focus on first time right.
• Complies with the company code of conduct and policies and regulatory standards.

Alcami Core Leadership Competencies

• Thinks strategically. Quickly identifies and acts on opportunities. Considers the downstream impact. Seeks to understand the why. Focuses on work that matters.
• Develops organization and others. Takes ownership to develop self and others. Seeks out new opportunities and experiences for continuous learning.
• Acts decisively. Makes and acts on decisions quickly. Makes decisions with the customer and their patients in mind. Meets commitments with a sense of urgency. Seeks ways to be more efficient.
• Drives performance. Holds self and others accountable. Delivers results first time right. Never settles for status quo. Willing to have tough conversations. Asks for feedback and takes action to improve.
• Passion for customers. Listens to understand. Asks the right questions. Gets to the heart of the matter and uses that insight to provide value.
• Works collaboratively. Seeks out the experience of others with the aim for better results. Open minded regardless where ideas originate. Flexible and easy to work with.

Functional Competencies

• General knowledge of accounting, inventory and production practices required.
• Ability to research and solve order/delivery issues.
• Excellent data entry skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with organizational skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge in web based procurement preferred.

Decision Making and Supervision Required

• Applies job skills, company policies and SOPs to complete a variety of tasks.

• Receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 5% travel required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.