Operational Buyer

The Operational Buyer is responsible for supporting ongoing August Bioservices operations through proactively managing the performance of raw material suppliers, to ensure the Material Requirement Plan can be realized.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor & track supplier performance
• Support the implementation of supplier changes and alternative sourcing for supplies
• Collaborate with the Finance / Manufacturing teams to ensure all relevant material & vendor master data and outline agreements are available and are up to date
• Manage all Level 2 vendor escalations, including but not limited to: Expediting delivery confirmation dates that don’t meet our MRP and production needs, MRP driven delivery date “Push Out” or “Pull In”, Late or missing PO confirmations, Pricing Discrepancies, Delivery and Shipping related issues and inquiries
• Manage Vendor performance, driving improvements on time delivery, quality conformance, and other compliance issues
• Manage and resolve Vendor Returns (RMA, Cost Recovery, Replacements)
• Perform regular open order review meeting with Vendors
• Manage AP Inquiries (Invoice issues, etc..)
• Support internal cross-functional stakeholders to onboard and approve new raw materials and supplier
• Manage competitive bid process in negotiating low value contracts with suppliers
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related discipline, and 5-7 years’ experience in Supply Chain or a similar position

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Expert in using ERP systems
• Experience in Purchasing of Raw Materials for Labs and GMP manufacturing operations in a CDMO environment
• The ability to deal with vendor performance issues and lead vendor performance improvement plan
• Experience of contract negotiation 
• Strong commercial and strategic drive
• Strong internal stakeholder engagement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.