Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities around the world. JOB SUMMARYThe primary role of this position is to partner with department managers to plan, procure and source materials, equipment and services for a multi-product manufacturing facility of bulk vaccine, as well as serve as the bridge between internal and external business partners to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of high quality goods and services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work with department managers to identify and recommend suppliers for capital equipment and facility services to develop budgetary quotes and bid packages. Analyze bids and suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and determine most economic cost consistent with quality and delivery requirements.Facilitate contract request process with end user and legal departments. Support company goals by developing and improving procurement methods while safeguarding and improving the integrity of the procurement process.Negotiate the terms and pricing on the procurement of goods and services. Source raw materials, reagents, media, standard supply and lab supplies.Create and manage purchase orders for inventory, capital equipment, services and general supplies.Support the development of purchasing specifications by analyzing technical data and company requirements.Conduct cost analysis on the comparison of various materials and services for initial or continued procurement.Serve as a liaison between the company and supplier to address requirements, non-conformance, delivery and invoice issues.Assist audit department with performing supplier quality audits as needed.Develop supplier consolidation, cost reduction, and inventory reduction programs.Conduct annual review with key suppliers - review supplier reliability, risk mitigation, financial stability, capacity, etc.Oversight of supplier data integrity in SAP.Assignment to departmental / company projects as required.MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLSBachelors’ degree in Business, or another supply chain related field.5 - 7 years of procurement experience preferably within the biopharmaceutical industry.SAP experience preferred.Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Certain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, [and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.]Information regarding additional benefits can be found here: (*Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies).