Senior Buyer

SaniSure LLC • Camarillo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SaniSure is a high-growth multinational manufacturer of single-use products and systems used in the production of biological drugs, including cell therapies, gene therapies, and vaccines. With operations in the U.S. and Europe, we supply global pharmaceutical and biotech companies with the critical tools they need to develop and manufacture some of today’s most innovative and life-changing medicines. As we continue to expand our product offerings and global footprint, SaniSure offers an exciting opportunity to join a nimble, customer-focused company at the forefront of the biotech industry.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of senior purchasing/procurement experience in a biotech, biopharmaceutical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and competitive bidding processes with a track record of measurable cost savings.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, SyteLine, NetSuite, or equivalent) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership and manage external supplier relationships professionally.

Nice To Haves

• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) strongly preferred; CPM also valued.
• Established network within the biopharmaceutical supply industry and experience with dual-source supplier program development.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools applied to procurement, supply chain analytics, or spend management.
• Contract negotiation experience including MSAs, QAs, and pricing agreements within complex regulated supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders and develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories, with a focus on cost, quality, delivery, and second-source development to mitigate supply risk.
• Lead competitive bidding processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and identify opportunities for schedule agreements to reduce lead times and cost.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers and chair weekly Open Order Reviews to ensure on-time delivery and supply continuity.
• Develop and monitor supplier scorecards tracking KPIs; implement corrective actions as needed and ensure compliance with ISO-regulated supplier qualification standards.
• Maintain ERP purchasing data and leverage advanced Excel and AI-powered tools for spend analysis, supplier performance reporting, and demand forecasting.
• Manage end-to-end procurement of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and indirect goods including lab consumables, facility supplies, tooling, safety equipment, and general operating materials required to support day-to-day business operations.
• Monitor and control indirect spend by conducting regular spend analysis, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and enforcing purchasing policy compliance across departments; provide visibility reporting to Finance and department managers.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Production, Planning, Finance, and other stakeholders to align procurement with business needs and support NPI initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed