Buyer
We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Buyer to join a biotechnology company in Louisville, CO. This opportunity will allow you to support laboratory and warehouse operations with the goal of producing first-in-class cancer therapeutics.
Duration:
12 month contract
Schedule:
M-F, 8-5
Location:
Louisville, CO. 4 days per week on site, 1 day per week remote
Pay:
$37.50 - $45.70/hour.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Review purchase requests for accuracy and place orders
- Track order progress and engage with suppliers for any order problems
- Assist the Accounting department with reconciling discrepant invoices
- Track, document, and report out on supplier performance and supplier KPIs using internal and external supplier performance surveys and systematic reporting tools
- Collaborate with onsite stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure on time deliveries
- Support Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and internal inventory management projects
- Support the Procurement SME in Phase II SAP implementation project as needed
- Maintain positive working relationship with key suppliers, communicating the business s priorities and corresponding goods and service requirements
- Manage supplier performance and track KPIs as required by Leadership
- Identify areas where process improvements are needed, cost savings can be achieved, or contractual agreements are required
- Align with other members of the Procurement team to achieve optimal supplier relationships, efficient procurement strategies, company-wide pricing agreements, and system enhancements
- Negotiate better prices and obtain competitive bids on high value, critical path items
- Train end-users as necessary in the new ERP/Purchasing system
- Assist the Procurement team with ad hoc requests or projects
To be a good fit for this role:
- A bachelor s degree with 3
years of purchasing experience or a high school diploma with 5
years of purchasing experience in a similar industry - Working knowledge of ordering procedures, production planning, inventory replenishment methods, MRP, and ERP systems
- Some experience with SAP S/4 HANA
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Detail oriented with the ability to identify and solve complex problems
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience negotiating preferable pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers
- Connect with business stakeholders on a regular basis
- Confidence to ask questions to gain understanding, clarity and insight in a novel, ever-changing environment
- High level of efficiency and sense of urgency
- Ability to work well on a team while also completing tasks independently
- Experience in start-up environment, biotech/healthcare, regulated manufacturing environment
This position is a 12 month contract role with potential for conversion to permanent employment.
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