Buyer II

Curia•Rensselaer, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer II 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.

Requirements

Associates degree, preferably in procurement or supply chain
Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant experience
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in procurement or supply chain
Knowledge of Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry a plus

Responsibilities

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