Purchasing Professional

Description

• As a Purchasing Lead, support upfront Procurement planning activities such as providing input into the Supply Management Execution Plan (SMEP), establishing Purchasing Strategies, and developing project-specific templates, reports and tools
• May serve as the lead buyer or purchasing coordinator on projects or tasks
• Prepares bidder lists, qualifies bidders, prepares requests for quotation, and conducts bid evaluations
• As a Purchasing Lead, provide general guidance to purchasing technicians and associate buyers who may be assigned to the Project. This typically includes providing on-the-job training, offering support and guidance, performing supply management systems instruction, and managing package assignments.
• Reviews PO-related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order
• Prepares proposal deliverables, such as pricing of materials
• Recommends source selections, plans and leads purchase order negotiations
• Works under minimal supervision. No direct reports. Supervises the work of less senior buyers and procurement support personnel who assist with the purchasing activities
• Coordinates the procurement of goods and administers Purchase Orders (POs) and change orders (modifications) to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations
• Identifies and advises management of purchase order-related risks
• Utilizes established policies, procedures, systems, and tools
• Helps stakeholders in understanding the overall Procurement process
• Purchasing assignments typically will consist of standard purchases of more complex or critical materials and equipment
• Evaluates facts surrounding purchase order-related problem areas and applies remedies to resolve it
• Coordinates with project or departmental personnel in performance of the purchasing activities
• As a Purchasing Lead, use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project’s Procurement efforts
• Maintains purchasing documentation in a repository

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• 5+ years of experience in capital equipment purchasing.
• 2-5 years of experience in Specialized Manufacturing, Data Centers, Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience
• The ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, team environment
• Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance