Buyer III
Core
Manage supplier relationships, procurement activities, and material requirements to support manufacturing operations in a life sciences environment.
Role type
Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager
Builds
Reliable, efficient, and cost-effective supply chain operations for manufacturing
Domain
Life Sciences / Manufacturing Supply Chain
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, ERP/MRP proficiency (SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle), Inventory management, Cost reduction analysis, Root-cause analysis, Cross-functional collaboration, Process improvement, Negotiation, Data analysis (Excel), Regulatory compliance knowledge (FDA, ISO, cGMP)
Preferred skills
Advanced degree, APICS/CSCP/CIPS/CPM certification, Lean/Six Sigma experience, New product introduction experience, Supplier audit experience
Technologies
SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, Excel
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day priorities with limited supervision, Identify and resolve supply chain issues independently, Lead opportunities for cost reduction and inventory optimization, Provide leadership and guidance to team members, Analyze supply and demand requirements, Communicate risks and recommendations to leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership