Grifols
Senior Buyer
Grifols, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Summary:
Grifols Diagnostic Solutions is seeking a Senior Buyer in RTP, NC, this role will be reporting to the Senior Manager, Direct Procurement. The Senior Buyer will ensure all incoming requisitions in SAP are delegated and converted to Purchase Orders at the highest standard, ensuring cost is in alignment with competitive quotes and bids.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for individuals with at least a bachelor’s degree plus 5 to 10 years of procurement experience. At least 5 years of experience creating purchasing orders and negotiations with capital projects in a GMP/biotech or similar environment or experience with procuring complex products and services is required. Knowledge in direct materials and facility services is a plus.
Position Responsibilities:
Focus on Indirect categories: Construction, Manufacturing, Equipment, Lab Supplies, R&D, and associated service agreements.
Review incoming requisitions for quality, accuracy, pricing effectiveness, and contractual obligation alignment. Utilize SAP to issue POs on behalf of the business, ensuring cost alignment with competitive quotes and bids.
Review complex documents to ensure alignment with cost and terms.
Determine the purchasing needs of the organization. Perform data/spend analysis to develop annual price lists for vendors and drive savings and SOX compliance.
Develop, write, and execute Legal Amendments to Master Services Agreements, Service Agreements, SOW, and TO documents based on end-user requirements.
Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best possible pricing and payment options.
Initiate competitive bidding through the RFP process as directed.
Manage costs to identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the impact of pricing changes for goods and services.
Build relationships with suppliers and manage their performance through routine business reviews, evaluating compliance including pricing, project delivery, invoicing accuracy, and the use of change orders to funding.
Drive process and technical improvements of procurement initiatives and systems such as Supplier Information Management, Training guides, and SRM/SAP.
Conduct ongoing Procurement training for end-users.
Provide end-user support on Req to Pay, SRM, SAP, and Supplier recommendations.
Education:
BA/BS at a minimum required.
Experience:
5 – 10 years of procurement experience.
5 years of experience creating Purchase Orders and negotiations within capital projects (lab and bio-manufacturing equipment) preferably in GMP/biotech or similar environment or experience with procuring complex products and services.
Knowledge of direct materials and facility services is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Deep understanding and professional experience with Purchasing, SOWs, Contracts.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Excellent negotiation, customer service, and consulting skills.
Strong market knowledge and experience in working across various functions, businesses, and regions.
In-depth knowledge of SAP platforms.
Ability to solve problems to the root core.
Specific Professional Competencies:
Networking skills – Ability to identify key stakeholders and influence peers.
Negotiations – Ability to construct negotiation strategies, lead or participate in negotiations of varying complexity.
Communication Skills – Respond effectively to business partner needs and requests in a timely manner.
Project management - Organizational skills to initiate, coordinate, drive, and implement projects to successful completion.
Business Acumen – Understands business requirements and needs of management.
Time Management – Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
Third Party - Supplier Relationship Management Skills.
Analytical Skills – Ability to use Microsoft Excel (i.e., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) to analyze spend.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$61,723.00 - $77,154.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
Durham, NC 27709 (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Durham, NC 27709
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Grifols Diagnostic Solutions is seeking a Senior Buyer in RTP, NC, this role will be reporting to the Senior Manager, Direct Procurement. The Senior Buyer will ensure all incoming requisitions in SAP are delegated and converted to Purchase Orders at the highest standard, ensuring cost is in alignment with competitive quotes and bids.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for individuals with at least a bachelor’s degree plus 5 to 10 years of procurement experience. At least 5 years of experience creating purchasing orders and negotiations with capital projects in a GMP/biotech or similar environment or experience with procuring complex products and services is required. Knowledge in direct materials and facility services is a plus.
Position Responsibilities:
Focus on Indirect categories: Construction, Manufacturing, Equipment, Lab Supplies, R&D, and associated service agreements.
Review incoming requisitions for quality, accuracy, pricing effectiveness, and contractual obligation alignment. Utilize SAP to issue POs on behalf of the business, ensuring cost alignment with competitive quotes and bids.
Review complex documents to ensure alignment with cost and terms.
Determine the purchasing needs of the organization. Perform data/spend analysis to develop annual price lists for vendors and drive savings and SOX compliance.
Develop, write, and execute Legal Amendments to Master Services Agreements, Service Agreements, SOW, and TO documents based on end-user requirements.
Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best possible pricing and payment options.
Initiate competitive bidding through the RFP process as directed.
Manage costs to identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the impact of pricing changes for goods and services.
Build relationships with suppliers and manage their performance through routine business reviews, evaluating compliance including pricing, project delivery, invoicing accuracy, and the use of change orders to funding.
Drive process and technical improvements of procurement initiatives and systems such as Supplier Information Management, Training guides, and SRM/SAP.
Conduct ongoing Procurement training for end-users.
Provide end-user support on Req to Pay, SRM, SAP, and Supplier recommendations.
Education:
BA/BS at a minimum required.
Experience:
5 – 10 years of procurement experience.
5 years of experience creating Purchase Orders and negotiations within capital projects (lab and bio-manufacturing equipment) preferably in GMP/biotech or similar environment or experience with procuring complex products and services.
Knowledge of direct materials and facility services is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Deep understanding and professional experience with Purchasing, SOWs, Contracts.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Excellent negotiation, customer service, and consulting skills.
Strong market knowledge and experience in working across various functions, businesses, and regions.
In-depth knowledge of SAP platforms.
Ability to solve problems to the root core.
Specific Professional Competencies:
Networking skills – Ability to identify key stakeholders and influence peers.
Negotiations – Ability to construct negotiation strategies, lead or participate in negotiations of varying complexity.
Communication Skills – Respond effectively to business partner needs and requests in a timely manner.
Project management - Organizational skills to initiate, coordinate, drive, and implement projects to successful completion.
Business Acumen – Understands business requirements and needs of management.
Time Management – Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
Third Party - Supplier Relationship Management Skills.
Analytical Skills – Ability to use Microsoft Excel (i.e., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) to analyze spend.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$61,723.00 - $77,154.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
Durham, NC 27709 (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Durham, NC 27709
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