In this position, you will be responsible for the management and execution of KBI global procurement strategy through an Indirect Operations Buyer role. You will manage timely execution of Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders to support KBI Strategic project in Geneva. You shall work closely with the respective demand owners, the Global Procurement Category Management Team, and other corporate functions. You will also ensure the achievement of the agreed service targets regarding quality, costs, and time in scope of the responsibilities. Your area of responsibility belongs to the GSCP (Global Supply Chain Procurement Function). You will also play a key role in the forthcoming transition to SAP systems for KBI.
Responsibilities:
- Manage Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) for Global Indirect spend/indirect activities.
- Work as part of a centralized Indirect Ops Buyer Team based in EMEA & North America
- Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement processes for the defined demand categories across relevant legal entities.
- Provide agile assistance to forthcoming SAP implementation project in late 2022/2023
- Contribute to developing a culture of continuous improvements on processes and tools in close collaboration with other expert positions in the company including Procurement Excellence, Global Process Owners, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), IT experts, Controlling and Global Process Management
- Establishing and managing relationships with significant strategic suppliers
- Providing detailed quality work through all systems touched to ensure quality data upload into KBI systems.
- Supplier engagement and PO delivery as required.
- Work with Finance for any escalations queries related to Purchase Requisitions / Purchase Orders.
- Meet sales representatives or other related partners to define and understand specifications on specific sourcing initiatives.
- Global Purchase Order (PO) and/or Purchase Requisition (PR) management for
- Developing and implementing KBI’s Category rules, procurement rules and regulations, in conjunction with Global Procurement Director
- Liaising with vendor/suppliers to resolve procurement related issues and concerns.
- Ensure that risk management assessment and mitigation strategies are in place aligned with the Business
- Support centralization of P2P Buying process & establishment of Global Ops Buyer Team.
Supporting definition & production of departmental and role specific KPI’s & supporting other categories of spend assigned ad hoc by the Global Director Procurement.
Requirement:
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- Degree in Business Administration or other relevant studies
- At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar position with exposure to Indirect spend categories within the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industries. Other experience considered in lieu if part of a strong overall resume.
- Specific Buyer know-how and SAP experience is essential.
- Excellent analytical skills and eye for detail
- Rigorous and committed team player, agile and customer service mindset.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office
- A knowledge of analytical and strategic procurement systems (such as SAP Business Data Warehouse, ARIBA, ASC Trac) is desirable.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills on all levels of the organization
- Fluent English, spoken and written.
KBI Biopharma is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. Any employee entering a KBI site located in the US must inform KBI Biopharma of their vaccination status and must submit their vaccination status. All vaccinated employees are required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination, with a COVID-19 vaccination which has been granted FDA approval or Emergency Use Authorization.
KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.
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