Senior Operational Buyer

For our pharmaceutical client in Valais we are looking for a Site Operational Buyer

It is a temporary contract until end of 2024 with a high possibility of extension.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage the performance of raw material suppliers, to ensure the Material Requirement Plan can be realized.
• Ensure relevant Procurement Master Data is available and maintained in SAP so the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) can be calculated reliably and the PO creation process can be as effective as possible.
• Support the category manager and strategic buyers to implement their supply strategies. Cooperate closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice queries.
• Monitor & track supplier performance and feedback to strategic buyers and/or category managers
• Support the implementation of supplier changes and other initiatives led by Central Category managers and Site Strategic Buyers
• Collaborate with the broader procurement team to ensure all relevant material & vendor master data and outline agreements are available in SAP and are up to date
• Manage all Level 2 vendor escalations
• 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
• Lead competitive bid process (per applicable policy) and/or execute RFx market interventions
• Lead supplier negotiations for low value contracts with supplier

Requirements:

• Min 5 years of experience in procurement for a manufacturing site
• Min 5 years of experience and knowledge of both Operational Procurement and Purchasing of Direct Materials
• SAP MM
• Certified CPIM or equivalent/Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Preferred - Cursus, CPIM or equivalent, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt