As afor Life Sciences North America in
Greenville, SC, you will be responsible for purchasing major capital equipment and materials for mid to large-sized Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $50M - $750M). The Senior Buyer applies functional knowledge and existing methodologies to solve complex problems while implementing innovative solutions. Dedicated lead on projects with accountability for team members and ongoing activities or objectives.
Leverage your passion and experience as you conduct and coordinate procurement transactions associated with purchasing complex materials/equipment as assigned. The Senior Buyer has thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion. They understand the role of procurement and its integration with other project functions, accomplish value-added expectations, and perform assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Senior Buyer has the demonstrated experience to advance the knowledge of a subject area or commodity.
As a Purchasing Lead, responsibilities will include:
• Develop upfront Procurement planning activities such as providing into the Supply Management Execution Plan (SMEP), establishing Purchasing Strategies, and developing project-specific templates, reports and tools
• Provide general guidance to Procurement Professionals who may be assigned to the Project. This typically includes providing on-the-job training, offering support and guidance, performing supply management systems instruction, and managing package assignments.
• Use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project’s Procurement efforts
• Purchasing assignments typically will consist of major purchases of complex, critical or high-risk materials and equipment
• Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools
• Coordinate the procurement of goods and administers Purchase Orders (POs)/Procurement Agreements and change orders (modifications) to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations
• Review PO-related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order
• Evaluate facts surrounding purchase order problem areas and applies remedies to resolve it
• Maintain purchasing documentation in a repository
• Identify and advise management of purchase order-related risks
• Prepare bidder lists, qualifies bidders, prepares requests for quotation, and conducts bid evaluations
• Prepare proposal deliverables, such as pricing of materials, execution approach narratives, and package hour estimates for purchasing
• Recommend source selections, development of negotiation strategies, plan and lead purchase order negotiations
• May serve as the lead buyer or purchasing coordinator on medium to large size projects or tasks and may act as a subject matter expert in regard to a commodity or specialized subject area
• Help stakeholders in understanding the overall Procurement process
• Work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. No direct reports. Supervises the work of less senior buyers and procurement support personnel who assist with the purchasing activities
• Coordinate with project or departmental personnel in performance of the purchasing activities
- Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience.
- At least 6 years of experience in capital equipment purchasing.
- At least 4 years of experience in either Advanced Manufacturing or Pharmaceutical Projects.
- Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.
- Willingness to indirectly lead and mentor a team of Procurement professionals
- Ability to work onsite (hybrid) in Greenville, SC
- Ability to travel (10-20%)
