Sr. Buyer

RedBrick Staffing

Sr. Buyer

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Job Responsibilities:

    Negotiate contracts/pricing

    Purchase items/materials needed to support production

    Process order reqs, including POs

    Adhere to all compliance and ISO/GMP standards

    Identify, qualify & partner with suppliers, including int. suppliers

    Perform cost reduction analysis

    Address/resolve receiving/inspection/accounting issues with suppliers/clients

    Develop improved procurement/purchasing strategies/programs

    Review & monitor MRO

    Implement policies & procedures to track & report key metrics – support cost reduction & increased productivity

    Implement continuous improvement initiatives

    Research alternative sources for goods & materials

    Monitor market trends, competitor strategies & other suppliers

    Act as dept. POC

    Act as culture champion for the organization

    Other duties as needed

    Job Requirements:

    7+ years of relevant industry experience (Biopharma/Biotech experience highly preferred) – 2+ years international procurement/purchasing experience

    Bilingual (Spanish) required

    CPIM, CSCP or CPM Cert. preferred

    Excellent verbal & written communication skills

    Excellent strategic thinking

    Strong team leadership skills