Position Details
Operational Buyer Indirect Iii Apply
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers to deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.
Job Title: Operational Buyer Indirect III
Location: Portsmouth, NH, 03801
Duration: 2 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
Key responsibilities:
- Review Purchase Requisitions for CAPEX Projects to ensure all necessary information, documentation and required signatures are present.
- Issue purchase orders to vendors based on approved requisitions.
- Obtain Order Confirmations with expected delivery dates from vendors.
- Assist with resolving any issues related to orders, including shipment errors, damaged goods, and other supplier concerns.
- Ensure goods are delivered as promised and on time.
- Keep in touch with suppliers on open orders and communicate any delays and/or early deliveries to the project leads and update internal systems accordingly.
- Close out the purchase orders at the end of the project.
- Build relationships with vendors, responding to inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Expedite orders as needed to meet the demands and timelines set forth by the Project Lead and communicate the status.
- Manage AP inquires for PO/Invoice assistance.
- Assist with scheduling meetings with suppliers and Project Leads and any additional stake holders.
- Tracking equipment order through delivery status using the PMP (or CAPEX Equipment Tracker).
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Facilitate issuance of Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDA)
- Assemble and issue Request for Proposal (RFP)/Tenders, commercial agreements (PO's), contract preparation and issuance.
- Expedite Receipt of RFP's and Tenders
- Compile quotations and populate bid tab analysis
- Support internal cross-functional stakeholders.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Become part of this exciting opportunity and apply now!
Key requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
- Previous experience in large to medium CAPEX project procurement.
- Experience with Operational Procurement and Requisition-to-Purchase processes.
- 3-5 years of experience in procurement or a related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience working with procurement systems and management software, demonstrated knowledge and use of SAP and SharePoint
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to varying workloads and to prioritize business needs.
- Highly analytical with a strong attention to detail.
- Able to work with a minimum supervision.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and departments.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
