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Purchasing Specialist
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sacramento, KSA
Full Time
Mid
4 weeks ago
ProcurementNegotiationSAPCategory ManagementVendor ManagementStrategic Sourcing
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About the Role
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals seeks a Purchasing Specialist to plan purchases and execute orders for MRO materials and services. You will source and negotiate goods, manage vendor relationships, and support SAP purchasing processes.
Key Skills for This Role
ProcurementNegotiationSAPCategory ManagementVendor ManagementStrategic Sourcing
Responsibilities
- Place purchase orders in a timely fashion and follow up on promise/delivery dates
- Work with functional leads to plan appropriate inventory levels for MRO materials
- Create alternative sourcing plans for essential items
- Consolidate requirements and develop the most suitable purchasing method
- Advise management of market conditions and supplier base activity
- Act as SAP purchasing SME, provide training on purchase requisitions and PO creation
- Identify cost savings opportunities through data mining
- Manage documentation requests for R&D, Technical Services, and Project Management
- Conduct request for quotations (RFQ) and negotiate MRO goods and services
- Develop and maintain a category management strategy
- Create contractual agreements with key suppliers
- Perform vendor audits on existing and potential vendors
Requirements
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in a purchasing role
- Good understanding of strategic sourcing and purchasing processes
- Strong analytical, cost savings mindset
- Experience working in an ERP system, preferably SAP
- Ability to multi task and work with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills
- B.S. degree in Business Management or equivalent 3+ years related work experience
- Certifications such as APICS CPIM or CSCP are a plus
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Role Summary
- Plan purchases and execute orders for MRO materials and services.
- Source and negotiate MRO goods and services within quality and pricing guidelines.
- Generate and implement a robust sourcing and category management model.
Responsibilities And Skill Set Requirements
- Place purchase orders in a timely fashion and follow up on promise/delivery dates.
- Work with functional leads to plan appropriate inventory levels for MRO materials.
- Create alternative sourcing plans for essential items.
- Consolidate requirements and develop the most suitable purchasing method.
- Advise management of market conditions and supplier base activity.
- Gain familiarity with end use of commodities to identify alternative sources.
- Act as SAP purchasing SME, provide training on purchase requisitions and PO creation.
- Identify cost savings opportunities through data mining.
- Manage documentation requests for R&D, Technical Services, and Project Management.
- Conduct RFQ and negotiate MRO goods and services.
- Develop and maintain a category management strategy.
- Create contractual agreements with key suppliers.
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in a purchasing role.
- Good understanding of strategic sourcing and purchasing processes.
- Strong analytical, cost savings mindset.
- Experience working in an ERP system, preferably SAP.
- Ability to multi task and work with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills.
Education
- B.S. degree in Business Management or equivalent 3+ years related work experience.
- Certifications such as APICS CPIM or CSCP are a plus.
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