Buyer I

Job description

This position supports site operations by ensuring it has the correct materials at the appropriate time to satisfy customer demand with the appropriate coverage. 

Buyer Responsibilities:

·  Procures goods and or services for delivery, specified time and location.
·  Places and expedites orders based on item using SAP system or contract to receipt procurement system
·  Review and approve invoices
·  Establishes and maintains supplier and internal customer relationships
·  Establishes and meets cost savings and cost avoidance targets
·  Researches and identifies alternative solutions when requested by end user
·  Provides assistance in the procurement of supplies, raw materials and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization
·  Checks requisitions for accuracy and completeness prior to placing order
·  Monitor material consumption via ERP system.  Daily review of MRP for items managed, analyze date and make recommendations to assist in making safety stock decisions 
·  Meet with manufacturing and support groups to discuss schedule, make the necessary adjustments to delivery/order quantity where needed
·  Manages assigned suppliers
·  Actively involved in supplier/quality management
·  Additional or change in responsibilities may occur based on business needs
·  Maintain the item master in ERP system
·  Assists in evaluating the prices, terms and conditions of contracts for goods and / or services with external 3rd parties.
·  Work independently under minimal supervision and direction
·  Perform work that requires decision making and the consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion

Inventory Management

·  Analyze expiration dates for the site's inventory.  Review with respective department owners its use prior to expiration
·  Assisting in making safety stock decisions for validated, approved and/or new make items
·  Work with Planning regarding necessary adjustments to schedule to accommodate any delivery changes of purchased materials

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

·  Extensive knowledge and end user of SAP
·  Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree with 3-5 years’ experience in procurement in a manufacturing environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·  Experienced working in a CGMP environment
·  Basic understanding of planning and scheduling systems in a manufacturing environment
·  Ability to reconcile inventory discrepancies and establish planning parameters
·  Developed and produced monthly metrics for site purchasing group
·  Proficient in MS Office
·  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
·  Organized, adaptable, communicates effectively and tactfully to all levels of the organization, ability to make decisions and establish relationships
·  Strong problem-solving skills
·  Experienced facilitating meetings

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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