Buyer II

Since 1990, we’ve grown into a global leader in personalized medicine. Today, our +5,000 energetic employees are based in +80 locations across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, working together to support over 200,000 customers worldwide. From compounding and natural products to software, equipment, and genomics — we deliver smart, ready-to-use solutions that make healthcare better. We’re passionate, science-driven, and always looking for new ways to improve lives.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Place orders with approved vendors/suppliers following company procedures
• Analyze purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and completion
• Request quotes for products, equipment, supplies, and/or services
• Investigate and identify new potential vendors/sources for supplies and products
• Prepare RFQs as needed
• Obtain samples and data as required for departments
• Explain and clarify purchasing procedures to internal departments and suppliers
• Manage vendor relationships and elevate potential issues related to purchase agreements
• Follow up on purchase orders to ensure on-time, in-full deliveries at agreed prices and conditions
• Solve problems with orders efficiently and timely
• Serve as the operational contact to suppliers for arranging timely and complete provision of required documentation
• Act as the purchasing point of contact for internal stakeholders needing to purchase goods/services
• Ensure best prices and conditions are negotiated for the agreed local assortment
• Maintain professional knowledge and technical skills related to purchasing
• Work with the full FSS procurement team to align purchases and volumes between sites
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Relevant IT skills (Visio, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel)
• User-level knowledge of major ERP/MRP systems (Navision, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Ability to think strategically and tactically (detail-oriented)
• Strong collaborative and influencing skills; ability to work well in a cross-functional, matrixed environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive mindset with relentless issue resolution
• Responsive to information requests
• Passion for continuous improvement
• Comfortable with negotiation and dealing with different stakeholder levels
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
• Flexible and able to adapt to company growth and evolving responsibilities
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Innovative responses to complex challenges in business and technology
• Flexibility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

CPIM and/or APICS certification is a plus. Experience in a cGMP environment, with FDA & State Board of Pharmacy experience, would also be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Holiday/paid time off

At Fagron, you’ll find plenty of chances to grow — both personally and professionally. We work in an open, dynamic environment where your ideas and talents can shine.