Buyer

Description:

The buyer will be responsible for the day-to-day task of

procurement with the focus on continuous improvement requiring professional judgment and

skill. In this role you will procure supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the

operation of ImmunityBio facilities. Process requisitions, contact vendors, analyzes bids and

initiate contracts. The procurement specialist shall research and develop new supplier

relationships as required. The incumbent will also be responsible for reviewing and approving

new vendor forms to obtain the most success out of our vendor management process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 Develop resource strategies, tools, and specialized support necessary for cost-effective business

solutions

 Cost improvements including purchase parts variance (PPV), material usage variance

(MUV/VAVE), indirect spend and payment terms

 Develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with leading experts, and other

manufacturing sites

 Lead strategic sourcing direct materials and indirect workshops and kaizens, training associates

on sourcing tools & processes

 Routinely Create Purchase Requisitions for the direct purchase of Materials and services.

 Managing procurement purchasing of all inputs, equipment, fuel and other commodities

 Working with multiple business units, planning and prioritizing all procurement activities

 Ensuring that all orders comply with supplier agreements

 Reviewing planned orders and managing the approval process

 In collaboration with our legal department, negotiate contracts with suppliers, amending

contracts when required

 Participate in quality activities such as material review, complaints management, andCA/PA

 Manage and support KPI performance metrics for inventory health, purchase order

management, vendor performance, and PPV.

 All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS  Bachelor’s Degree in in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or other business-related discipline.  Certification in CPIM or CSCP a plus. Preferred experience in computers and scanning equipment.  3-5 years of relevant procurement and planning experience in a manufacturing supply chain.  Relevant experience in the Life Science or Medical Device industry, including experiencing with ISO and FDA regulations preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES  Strong analytical skills combined with practical business acumen.  Ability to thrive in a matrix and diverse cross-functional team environment.  Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a global organization, within operations and with external clients.  Agility in managing multiple tasks within tight deadlines.  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, working knowledge of MS applications - Outlook, Power Point, Word, OneNote, Teams  Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards Enterprise One (E1) Oracle

Skills:

sourcing, negotiations, Contracts, Supplier development, KPI, ERP, FDA, ISO, GMP, Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals

Top Skills Details:

sourcing,negotiations,Contracts,Supplier development,KPI,ERP,FDA,ISO,GMP,Medical Device,Pharmaceuticals

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS  Bachelor’s Degree in in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or other business-related discipline.  Certification in CPIM or CSCP a plus. Preferred experience in computers and scanning equipment.  3-5 years of relevant procurement and planning experience in a manufacturing supply chain.  Relevant experience in the Life Science or Medical Device industry, including experiencing with ISO and FDA regulations preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES  Strong analytical skills combined with practical business acumen.  Ability to thrive in a matrix and diverse cross-functional team environment.  Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a global organization, within operations and with external clients.  Agility in managing multiple tasks within tight deadlines.  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, working knowledge of MS applications - Outlook, Power Point, Word, OneNote, Teams  Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards Enterprise One (E1) Oracle

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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Salary : $75,000 - $95,000