Buyer in Belmont, California

Job Opportunity

Our client is a research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies and model systems to increase our understanding of the biology that controls human aging. They will use that knowledge to devise interventions that enable people to lead longer and healthier lives. Their highly innovative technology labs, its commitment to curiosity-driven discovery science and, with academic and industry partners, its vibrant drug-development pipeline, together create an inspiring and exciting place to catalyze and enable medical breakthroughs.

• Responsible for the procure-to-pay process, including but not limited to obtaining quote, onboarding supplier, negotiating price, issuing PO, tracking order, and invoicing inquiry
• Provide analytical support of the P2P data to labs and finance teams, including building customized reports in Coupa Analytics and Excel, setup and maintenance of contracts archive in Coupa, assistance in tracking spend against contracts for labs
• Provide procurement training and guidance to employees on our Procure-to-Pay system
• Collaborate with teammates and others to continuously improve systems and processes for the entire procure-to-payables cycle to enhance efficiency
• Develop strong internal relationships with labs/departments to ensure efficient, cost effective, and streamlined procurement processes to meet customer needs

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in biotech, with a Bachelor's degree
• Experience with Coupa and Google Suite is a plus
• Self-motivated and the ability to work under limited supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional customer service skills and a strong work ethic are required
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and the ability to accept responsibility for projects and see them through to completion