Buyer II

Immediate need for a talented Buyer II. This is a 03+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Cambridge, MA (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:24-47806

Pay Range: $40 - $48/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the Regional Category Manager of the category to ensure the strategy's execution.
• Delivers savings pipeline in line with targets.
• Leads RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for his/her category.
• Contributes to and/or leads local projects according to Category Management with ability to connect North America needs to Global needs.
• Reports on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities he/she is in charge of.
• Stays informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to his/her category area.
• Undertakes benchmarking against other industries and best practices.
• Run SRM program with suppliers of his/her scope.
• Support pre/post-audit management, Crisis management.
• Maintains comprehensive understanding of Procurement Policies/Processes related to Risk/CSR/Compliance, and ensures that these are adhered to by relevant team members.
• Identifies non-compliant processes and defines appropriate corrective measures Audit management.
• Develops strong partnerships with his/her key internal customers, and foster two-way supportive relationships with them.
• Presents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input.
• Identify cross-GBU synergies even in absence of cross-GBU stakeholders.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key Skills:(BUYER), (PHARMA), (BACHELORS) .
• 3+ years' experience in Procurement or related field (including agency experience).
• Open to other industries, in-direct procurement, anything other than raw materials exp.
• Professional services, marketing.
• Knowledge of best-in-class Procurement techniques and processes.
• Consistency of focus upon delivery of outcomes and results.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to utilize tools/systems accordingly.
• Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent priorities/projects.
• Defines and balances strategic priorities against immediate operational challenges.
• Able to quickly assimilate new information/skills.
• Readily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working, etc.
• Willingness and ability to challenge the status quo.
• Creativity in imagining new processes, innovative ideas, and solutions.
• Possesses strong competency in partnering with various stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Encourages collaboration within team and across other functions/groups.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and responsive decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Role model in compliance and ethics.
• Actively seeks feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from accredited University.
• Fluent in English is a must.

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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