Buyer I

About the Job

This position is responsible for placing purchase orders (POs), performing PO follow up activities, solving quantity/delivery date issues, validating that all required documentation is available, and negotiating the best combination of price, quality, and delivery to satisfy site operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Place orders with approved vendors/suppliers as required following company procedures
• Analyze purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and completion
• Request quotes for products, equipment, supplies and/or services as requested
• Investigate and identify new potential vendors/sources for supplies and products as requested
• Prepare RFQ's as needed
• Obtain samples and data as required for departments as needed
• Explain and clarify purchasing procedures to internal departments as well as suppliers
• Manage vendor relationships while elevating potential issues related to purchase agreements
• Keep data up to date (delivery terms, payment terms, purchase prices and more) in the ERP system with the aim of helping to ensure the department's proper operation
• Maintain professional knowledge and technical skills related to purchasing with the aim of maximizing one's own professional knowledge and applying it in an optimum manner within the organization
• Solve problems with orders in an efficient and timely manner
• Be responsive to information requests
• Other duties as specified by manager

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• 3-5 years of Supply Chain experience, experience in purchasing/buying preferred
• Experience in working in a cGMP environment, with FDA & State Board of Pharmacy experience would be a plus for any candidate
• Demonstrated experience in planning, project execution, and resource management for a global organization is desirable
• Experience in successfully coordinating across several complex functions to ensure comprehensive and consistent planning
• Experience with the preparation of reports and/or presentations/communications via presentation tools such as PowerPoint, project dashboards and written reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Relevant IT skills (able to work with Visio, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Ability to think strategically and tactically (detail-oriented)
• Strong collaborative and influencing skills, and ability to work well in a cross-functional, matrixed environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
• Flexible and able to adapt to company growth and evolving responsibilities