Procurement Direct Buyer

Kindeva Drug Delivery•Maryland Heights, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Direct Buyer II is responsible for the independent management of direct material procurement strategies supporting production operations. This role evaluates supplier capabilities, negotiates commercial terms, and makes purchasing decisions that impact cost, supply continuity, and operational performance. This position exercises discretion and judgement in balancing competing supply chain priorities, including cost, quality, lead time, and risk within a regulated manufacturing environment. The role partners cross-functionally to resolve complex supply issues and drive procurement decisions that support business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or other related field, with a minimum of 5 years’ related experience in Procurement or 3 years’ experience with master’s degree.
Experience with Microsoft D365 MRP and Procurement software.
Experience with Power BI.
3+ years’ experience in a highly regulated industry (pharmaceutical, medical device, etc.)
3 years’ relevant work experience in procurement, sourcing, contracts, analytics, ERP Systems.
Intermediate to advanced level computer skills that include Microsoft Office (with an emphasis on Excel), ERP Systems, Quality Management Systems, on-line procurement portals and other similar tools.
Knowledge of Incoterms 2020.
Self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of theories and practices applied to planning, procurement and inventory.
Excellent communications skills both oral and written to communicate clearly and effectively with others, including the ability to make effective presentations.
Strong business acumen and an analytical mind. Problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to interface with internal customers, management and employees in other Kindeva locations.

Nice To Haves

1+ yrs experience in Continuous Improvement methodology such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Total Quality Management Systems (TQMS), Yellow Belt/Green Belt.
APICS/ASCM/CIPS/ISM coursework towards certification preferred

Responsibilities

Exercises independent judgment in supply risk mitigation, including supplier changes, alternate sourcing, and allocation decisions.
Assesses financial and operational impact of procurement decisions and adjusts strategy accordingly.
Identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes cost-saving and process improvement opportunities, exercising independent judgment to determine feasibility, business impact, and implementation approach. Leads and implements initiatives that improve procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supplier performance in alignment with business objectives.
Utilizes Microsoft D365 and other enterprise systems as decision-support tools to analyze demand requirements, purchasing trends, and inventory levels, and exercises independent judgment to determine appropriate procurement actions for raw materials. Evaluates system-generated recommendations, including planned purchase and production orders, and determines alignment with production needs. Makes decisions to prioritize orders and adjust procurement strategy based on lead times, transportation constraints, lifecycle changes (e.g., phase-in/phase-out), quality testing requirements, safety stock levels, and capacity considerations, ensuring continuity of supply and alignment with business objectives.
Independently sources, evaluates, and selects suppliers for direct materials and services, exercising discretion to balance cost, quality, delivery, and supply risk considerations. Leads negotiations of pricing, commercial terms, and contractual agreements, making decisions that align with business objectives and ensure favorable outcomes for Kindeva.
Independently authorizes and manages procurement commitments, including issuance of purchase requisitions and purchase orders, ensuring alignment with production requirements, budget considerations, and supply chain strategy. Exercises judgment in evaluating supplier confirmations, delivery commitments, and potential risks to supply continuity, and takes appropriate action to mitigate delays. Oversees on-time delivery (OTD) performance of suppliers, analyzes trends and performance metrics (e.g., Power BI reports), and implements corrective actions and process improvements to achieve and sustain Class A performance levels.
Analyzes supply exceptions and determines appropriate corrective actions, including expediting, reallocation, or supplier escalation.
Provides information to support customer order promise dates and timely communication of changes. Advises cross-functional stakeholders on material availability, lead times, and supply constraints, exercising independent judgement to support customer commitment decisions and operational planning.
Serves as the primary decision-maker for supplier-related issues, resolving disruptions through independent judgment and cross-functional coordination.
Utilizes Quality system to request any changes to existing part numbers, such as updating a product code. Evaluates and determines appropriate actions for product and material changes within the Quality system, ensuring alignment with operational, regulatory, and supply chain requirements.
Evaluates supplier quality issues, including Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and exercises independent judgment to determine appropriate corrective actions, supplier remediation strategies, and escalation requirements. Coordinates cross-functional review and resolution, making decisions to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and maintain supply continuity.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with business partners and stakeholders, both internal and external.
Responsible for awareness and compliance of Procurement policies, procedures and systems, and complies with them.
Participates in self-development activities and provides training to peers and internal stakeholders.
May support Indirect Procurement activities as needed, applying the same level of independent judgement and decision making.
Performs other duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of responsibility of the role.