Buyer II

About the role

The Buyer is principally responsible for the day-to-day ordering of direct materials or indirect goods and services for the assigned Global Sites of Curia. This may also include (but is not limited to) identification and selection of suppliers; negotiating for best value; placing orders; follow-ups for timely delivery, arranging shipment documents, addressing any problems that arise from a quality or delivery standpoint; and enforcing Procurement policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enter data of purchase orders for sites that they support into accounting system, which includes assignment of general ledger codes, project, task and sub account codes on all items ordered on a daily basis
• Interface with new vendors to obtain proper paperwork for new supplier creation, including completion of the New Supplier Information Form and necessary local tax forms
• Work with Accounts Payable for sites that they support to research discrepancies on invoices and call vendors to resolve and /or obtain credit
• Interact with end users for the sites that they support and vendors to track orders to get expected delivery dates
• Expedite and de-expedite Purchase Orders
• Process of purchasing requisitions in a timely manner on a daily basis
• Collaborate with Category Managers / Local Procurement Team to implement and enforce the terms and conditions of any applicable global or regional strategic agreements at the local level
• Verify specifications of purchase requests as needed
• Ensure continuous improvement through the collection and tracking of relevant cost, quality, and service data
• Recommend and implement methods to improve Purchase Order conversion time and lead time
• Participate in self-development activities and training of others
• Understand and enforce Procurement procedures and processes to ensure that all purchases are approved sufficiently and in-compliances with Curia’s policies
• Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices
• Communicate proactively and effectively with all relevant functions and personnel
• Congduct business with the highest level of integrity ensuring compliance with the Curia Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Maintain the highest levels of professionalism both at the Curia sites and with suppliers at their sites

Qualifications

• Associates degree, preferably in procurement or supply chain
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in procurement or supply chain
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry a plus
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Effective time management, organization and prioritization skills
• Highly persuasive Process driven approach to problem solving
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to form close, amicable, trusting relationships across businesses, internal functions, and across all levels within an enterprise
• Strong verbal English and written English communication skills

Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Effective time management, organization and prioritization skills
• Highly persuasive Process driven approach to problem solving
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to form close, amicable, trusting relationships across businesses, internal functions, and across all levels within an enterprise
• Strong verbal English and written English communication skills

Benefits

• Paid training
• Vacation and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401k program

Pay

$60,000 - $75,400

Schedule

Work in shifts, depending upon job requirement