Buyer II

Since 1990, we’ve grown into a global leader in personalized medicine. Today, our 5,000+ energetic employees are based in over 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 that all required documentation is available, and negotiating the best combination of price, quality, and delivery to satisfy site operational requirements.

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 RFQs 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.
• Follow up on purchase orders to ensure deliveries are done on-time, in-full, and against the agreed prices and conditions.
• Solve problems with orders in an efficient and timely manner.
• Serve as the operational contact to suppliers for arranging timely and complete provision of required documentation.
• Serve as the purchasing point of contact for internal stakeholders who need 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 with the aim of maximizing professional expertise and applying it optimally within the organization.
• Work with the full FSS procurement team to align purchases and volumes between sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Relevant IT skills (able to work with Visio, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and 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, and 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 working in a cGMP environment, with FDA & State Board of Pharmacy experience, is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 401(k) plan with a 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.