Job Description:
We have partnered with a large pharmaceutical Company in Princeton, NJ area to provide them with Buyer III on temporary basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing procurement support services to engineering, maintenance and operations across all three North America Client sites. Additionally, the candidates will also be responsible for soliciting proposals/quotes, coordinating performance warranties and resolving problems relating to supplier or equipment non-performance. Extensive knowledge of SAP is required.
Please review the below description and if you are interested please contact Praveen Pallerlamudi ASAP at ppraveen@relevante.com or 215-259-5097 as our client is looking to fill this position immediately.
Job Title: Buyer III
Duties:
· This position is responsible for providing procurement support services to engineering, maintenance and operations across all three North America Client sites.
· This includes negotiating for the purchase of capital equipment, operations services, and construction services. The incumbent will also be responsible for soliciting proposals/quotes, coordinating performance warranties and resolving problems relating to supplier or equipment non-performance.
· Internal customers are Plant Engineering and Corporate Engineering.
· The incumbent will align with the overall goals of the client North America Procurement and Engineering teams to rationalize supply base, achieve cost savings and efficiencies, and perform contract negotiations and administration to be compliant, legal, and auditable.
· This includes leveraging spend across North America for the Client division, collaborating with local as well as Global Procurement to achieve savings goals, and act as a liaison between all sites to ensure maximum opportunity is achieved for Capex purchases.
· This position will also perform required administrative functions for the procurement of Capital goods and services.
· This may include developing timelines, securing quotations, processing purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
Skills Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Support the development, planning and implementation of sourcing strategy within capital equipment, operations services, and construction services area(s) that deliver best value, price, compliance, customer service and efficiencies.
2. Manage suppliers to build trust as well as to resolve issues regarding performance, timelines, product quality, delivery and commitments.
3. Develop terms and conditions, contracts and agreements for the purchase of goods and services.
4. Work collaboratively with department personnel as well as other internal customers to coordinate purchasing efforts, understanding the leveraging situations, evaluating the total solution for pricing to include installation, acceptance testing, training, spares and support/maintenance agreements and driving each to completion.
5. Utilize best price and cost analysis techniques to assure the corporation is receiving the best overall value. Act as a change agent to drive best practices for the procurement department.
6. Perform required administrative functions for the procurement of Capital goods and services.
7. This may include developing timelines, securing quotations, processing purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
8. Create bid packages and perform bid analysis, reviewing findings and recommendations with Purchasing Management and Project Team.
9. Coordinate and facilitate communication between suppliers and internal customers.
Negotiate pre-awards, terms and conditions, and execute contracts on behalf of company.
10. Promote global contracts and purchasing policies within the facility, developing policies and detail around standardizing contracts and agreements.
Become a working member of the Capital review process
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
· A minimum of 10 years experience in procurement of manufacturing equipment, operations, and construction services preferably in the pharmaceutical arena with a demonstrated technical experience.
· Experience in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment is required.
· Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the procurement of engineered industrial capital equipment and industrial construction.
· Experience in outsourcing.
· Ability to read, analyze, understand and develop technical subjects such as technical specifications, technical procedures, process descriptions, etc.
· Ability to write well-structured, professional reports and business correspondences. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior-level management.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite tools and SAP.
· Experience in the creation and management of contracts.
· Proven negotiation, supplier management and materials management skills.
· Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills in conjunction with the ability to manage multiple projects.
· Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
· Attention to detail and follow up with suppliers and customer is of primary importance.
Education Bachelors in Engineering or equivalent experience
CPSM or CPM/CIPS Certification preferred; APICS or equivalent Certification preferred
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