Buyer II

About The Job

This position is responsible for placing purchase orders (POs), performing PO follow up activities, solving quantity/delivery date issues, validating that all required documentation is available, and negotiating the best combination of price, quality, and delivery to satisfy site operational requirements.

• Place orders with approved vendors/suppliers as required following company procedures
• Analyze purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and completion
• Request quotes for products, equipment, supplies and/or services as requested
• Investigate and identify new potential vendors/sources for supplies and products as requested
• Prepare RFQ’s as needed
• Obtain samples and data as required for departments as needed
• Explain and clarify purchasing procedures to internal departments as well as suppliers
• Manage vendor relationships while elevating potential issues related to purchase agreements
• Follow-up on purchase orders to ensure deliveries are done on-time and in-full and against the agreed prices and conditions.
• Solve problems with orders in an efficient and timely manner
• Serve as the operational contact to suppliers for arranging timely and complete provision of required documentation.
• Manage vendor relationships while elevating potential issues related to purchase agreements
• Serve as the purchasing point of contact for internal stakeholders who need to purchase goods/services.
• Ensure best prices and conditions are negotiated for agreed local assortment.
• Maintain professional knowledge and technical skills related to purchasing with the aim of maximizing one’s own professional knowledge and applying it in an optimum manner within the organization
• Work with full FSS procurement team to align purchases and volumes between sites
• Other duties as assigned

• 2-4 years of related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Relevant IT skills (able to work with Visio, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and Excel)
• User-level knowledge of major ERP/MRP systems (Navision, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Ability to think strategically and tactically (detail-oriented)
• Strong collaborative and influencing skills, and ability to work well in a cross-functional, matrixed environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive mindset
• Relentless issue resolution
• Be responsive to information requests
• Passion for continuous improvement
• Comfortable with negotiation and dealing with different stakeholder levels
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
• Flexible and able to adapt to company growth and evolving responsibilities
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Innovative responses to complex challenges in business and technology
• Flexibility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• CPIM and/or APICS certification is a plus
• Experience in working in a cGMP environment, with FDA & State Board of Pharmacy experience would be a plus for any candidate

Fagron offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution; medical, vision and dental; health savings account (HSA); holiday/paid time off.

At Fagron, you’ll find plenty of chances to grow — both personally and professionally. We work in an open, dynamic environment where your ideas and talents can shine.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.

Fagron US is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.