Sr Associate Buyer 34426

Inteldot  has over 14 years in the life science industry with allocations a cross Puerto Rico, United Sates, Europe and Japan. This is a great opportunity for one of our leading clients in  Puerto Rico .

Description :

Under limited supervision, responsible for sourcing and negotiating pricing and terms and conditions for Purchase orders, contracts and blanket orders for various commodities, supplies and services.

Functions :

• Source possible suppliers and contractors for goods and services. Negotiate, place and expedite MRO orders with suppliers.
• Receives, evaluates and processes the purchase requisitions for contract services, capital equipment, RO's and inventory material, following established company policies and procedures. Generate purchase contracts and blanket orders.
• Maintain Purchasing's record database (JDE System) integrity.
• Assist in design and implementation of new systems (i.e. New JDE Release, Corporate Purchasing Card Implementation, Minority Supplier Program, EDI, Electronic Requisitioning, etc.)
• Perform special projects to identify cost opportunities and savings.
• Participative Role in the design / implementation and monitoring of the supplier partnership programs.
• Develops new practices and procedures.
• Interact with Quality / Manufacturing / Engineering to develop specifications for new equipment / goods.
• Be creative when problems arise and find solutions within common business and manufacturing practices.
• Maintain purchasing documentation to cGMP standards.
• Serve as backup for the MRO Category Manager, whenever necessary.
• Assist in conducting supplier audits and visits and provide inputs to audit team Perform periodic audits of Purchasing's contracts and records.
• Resolve discrepancies that arise from purchase orders, impacting areas such as Receiving and Finance.
• Monitor and coordinate returns of goods.
• Expediting of Purchase Orders.
• Attend departmental meetings and others such as Operations / Production meetings, Procurement Staff meetings, Logistics Meetings, as required.

Competencies and Skills :

Experience in management of Requisitions PO conversion per SAP Report (SAP experience)

Manage supplier communication and escalation regarding : PO delivery postponement, past due / missed orders, PO quantity discrepancies, closing balances, missing documents COA / packing list.

Experience in Raw Materials Planning

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Experience participating in projects.

Knowledge in Smartsheet and any other reporting for metrics and Rapid Response. (Nice to have)

Experience in Raw Materials Planning

Education