Buyer II Job Rensselaer New York USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Location: Rensselaer

Buyer II

The Buyer is principally responsible for the day-to-day ordering of direct materials or indirect goods and services for the assigned Global Sites of Curia. This may also include identification and selection of suppliers; negotiating for best value; placing orders; follow-ups for timely delivery, arranging shipment documents, addressing any problems that arise from a quality or delivery standpoint; and enforcing Procurement policies and procedures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients' lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture.

We proudly offer:

Generous benefit options
Paid training, vacation and holidays
Career advancement opportunities
Education reimbursement
401k program
And more!

Essential job duties:

Enter data of purchase orders for sites that they support into accounting system, which includes assignment of general ledger codes, project, task and sub account codes on all items ordered on a daily basis

Interface with new vendors to obtain proper paperwork for new supplier creation, including completion of the New Supplier Information Form and necessary local tax forms

Work with Accounts Payable for sites that they support to research discrepancies on invoices and call vendors to resolve and/or obtain credit

Interact with end users for the sites that they support and vendors to track orders to get expected delivery dates

Expedite and de-expedite Purchase Orders

Review the "Past Due Purchase Order" report and collaborate with the end user and vendors to resolve and close as necessary

Process of purchasing requisitions in a timely manner on a daily basis

Work in shifts, depending upon job requirement

Collaborate with Category Managers / Local Procurement Team to implement and enforce the terms and conditions of any applicable global or regional strategic agreements at the local level

Verify specifications of purchase requests as needed

Ensure continuous improvement through the collection and tracking of relevant cost, quality, and service data

Recommend and implement methods to improve Purchase Order conversion time and lead time

Participate in self-development activities and training of others

Understand and enforce Procurement procedures and processes to ensure that all purchases are approved sufficiently and in-compliances with Curia's policies

Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices

Communicate proactively and effectively with all relevant functions and personnel

Conduct business with the highest level of integrity ensuring compliance with the Curia Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Maintain the highest levels of professionalism both at the Curia sites and with suppliers at their sites

Education, experience, certification and licensures:

Required:

Associates degree, preferably in procurement or supply chain
Minimum 3-5 years' relevant experience
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in procurement or supply chain
Knowledge of Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry a plus

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly
Effective time management, organization and prioritization skills
Highly persuasive
Process driven approach to problem solving
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to form close, amicable, trusting relationships across businesses, internal functions, and across all levels within an enterprise
Strong verbal English and written English communication skills

Physical requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
The employee…