Buyer, Procurement
About The Position
RayzeBio is seeking a Buyer, Procurement to join its Supply Chain team in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role supports purchasing for capital projects, including the build-out and expansion of radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. The Buyer sources equipment, materials, and supplies and ensures that purchases arrive on time and meet cGMP and regulatory requirements. The position also supports procurement of direct materials as needed, supplier selection and negotiation, purchase order management, supplier performance monitoring, and accurate procurement records. The Buyer works with project teams and functions including Project Controls, Finance, Quality, Legal, Production, and Regulatory, while supporting cost savings and continuous improvement. RayzeBio is a wholly-owned Bristol Myers Squibb subsidiary that operates as a standalone organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or at least 5 years of progressive supply chain or procurement experience in biotech, pharma, or a similar industry.
- Experience in procurement, materials management, and supplier relationship management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and FDA requirements.
- Ability to work in a matrix environment and influence senior leaders.
- Familiarity with vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost control.
Nice To Haves
- Experience buying for capital projects.
Responsibilities
- Source and help select suppliers for capital project items, including equipment, facility and construction-related items, and lab supplies, as well as direct materials such as raw materials, APIs, excipients, and packaging as needed.
- Negotiate prices and terms and support supplier contracts to achieve value and build strong supplier relationships.
- Place and manage purchase orders for capital projects; coordinate PO setup with Project Controls and Finance, resolve discrepancies, and keep deliveries on schedule.
- Coordinate with project teams, Quality, Legal, and other departments to keep purchases on track and compliant.
- Own and maintain SAP / Ariba master data.
- Track supplier performance, prepare regular reports, and take corrective action in accordance with SOPs and cGMP guidance.
- Work with Quality Assurance, Production, and Regulatory teams to ensure purchased materials meet FDA and cGMP standards.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and delivery status in ERP and procurement systems.
- Identify cost savings and support continuous improvement in the supply chain.
- Use AI tools to enhance individual productivity and quality of work.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
- Flexible Time Off for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
- For non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico: 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, subject to manager approval.
- 11 paid company holidays annually.
- Three optional holidays for non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico.
- Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
- Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day for eligible employees.
- Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
