Senior Buyer

Job Responsibilities :

• Negotiate contracts/pricing
• Purchase items/materials needed to support production
• Process order reqs, including POs
• Adhere to all compliance and ISO/GMP standards
• Identify, qualify & partner with suppliers, including int. suppliers
• Perform cost reduction analysis
• Address/resolve receiving/inspection/accounting issues with suppliers/clients
• Develop improved procurement/purchasing strategies/programs
• Review & monitor MRO
• Implement policies & procedures to track & report key metrics – support cost reduction & increased productivity
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Research alternative sources for goods & materials
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies & other suppliers
• Act as dept. POC
• Act as culture champion for the organization
• Other duties as needed

Job Requirements :

• 7+ years of relevant industry experience (Biopharma/Biotech experience highly preferred) – 2+ years international procurement/purchasing experience
• Bilingual (Spanish) required
• CPIM, CSCP or CPM Cert. preferred
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Excellent strategic thinking
• Strong team leadership skills