Senior Buyer #4511

GRAIL•Raleigh, NC

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care. We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicineâs greatest challenges. GRAIL is headquartered in the bay area of California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies. For more information, please visit grail.com The Senior Buyer independently leads procurement activities of moderate/large scope and complexity to ensure the organization secures goods and services that meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives. This exempt professional role applies advanced judgment and negotiation skills to supplier management, contract development, and category strategy execution. The Senior Buyer partners cross-functionally to align sourcing decisions with business priorities, contributes to supplier performance improvement, and supports the continuous advancement of procurement practices across the organization. This role is based at our Durham, North Carolina, office and offers a flexible working arrangement. It offers a flexible work arrangement, with the ability to work from GRAIL's office or from home. Our current flexible work arrangement policy requires that a minimum of 60%, or 24 hours, of your total work week be on-site. Your specific schedule, determined in collaboration with your manager, will align with team and business needs and could exceed the 60% requirement for the site.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of relevant procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience; or Masterâs degree with 2+ years of experience.
Demonstrated experience leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships.
Proficiency in ERP /Source-to-Pay systems, procurement tools, and contract management processes.

Nice To Haves

Have a high attention to detail; be organized and have the ability to keep track of many different activities at one time
Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, incl. influencing skills.
Ability to âmanage upâ' within the organization. Become a valuable partner to all of our internal stakeholders.
Have a talent for developing single function strategy within a growing organization
Thrive in a dynamic environment
Be a team player and a collaborative peer
Have the ability to take information and run with itHave demonstrated skills in problem identification, analysis, and resolution
Multi-issue negotiation skills
Strong analytical ability to assess supplier proposals, cost drivers, and market trends.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex procurement projects simultaneously.
Ability to mentor and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
Work with a high sense of urgency
Demonstrated level of knowledge regarding applicable regulatory standards commensurate with the position's complexity and scope, contributing to organizational regulatory compliance. Minimal applicable standards for this position include:
GMP quality management systems (e.g. ISO 13485)
Preferred experience with Coupa and/or Netsuite

Responsibilities

Partner with key function(s) within the organization
Lead sourcing and procurement for materials, equipment, and services, applying strategic and analytical judgment to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery outcomes.
Manage day-to-day Source-to-Pay processing in GRAILâs ERP systems - incl. processing purchase reqs, oversight to invoices as needed, new supplier creation
Develop and execute supplier negotiations, contracts, and pricing agreements that align with business and compliance requirements, including modeling out complex cost models, savings, negotiation preparationPartner with internal stakeholders to define specifications, demand forecasts, and project requirements supporting operational and strategic goals.
Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, quality, and service levels are met while identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Resolve escalated supplier and contractual issues using sound professional discretion and business acumen.
Contribute to the development of category strategies, sourcing frameworks, and process improvements that enhance procurement efficiency and value delivery.
Prepare procurement analyses, spend reports, and performance summaries to support data-driven decision-making.
Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced buyers to strengthen team capability and consistency of execution.
Ensure all procurement activities adhere to corporate policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
These responsibilities summarize the roleâs primary responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list. They may change at the companyâs discretion