Senior Buyer

Responsible for managing the day-to-day procurement operations, from source-to-contract, overseeing the existing vendors’ performance and relationship and supporting the organization in the adoption of best practice for the procurement of goods and services. Participate in larger purchases of goods and services and work collaboratively with Finance, vendor managers and project teams to implement and maintain robust procurement solutions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a track record in strategic sourcing, preferably in a related industry segment. Working closely with the Procurement Consultant, the Sr. Buyer will play a critical role in the evolution of the procurement department and will be mentored to gradually assume greater strategic responsibilities, with a path to transition into a procurement leadership role.

Sourcing and Contracting (50%)

• Develop and execute end-to-end purchasing strategies for key categories, including market analysis, creating and running RFIs/RFPs, and structured information analysis to support supplier selection.
• Actively collaborate with procurement leadership to develop, implement, and refine effective procurement policies, procedures, and strategies that enhance internal controls.
• Evaluate suppliers and supply markets based on facts and data to provide meaningful insights to the departmental users.
• Lead the full negotiation lifecycle for purchases under their responsibility, from creating detailed pre-negotiation plans and cost models to conducting negotiation sessions and ensuring favorable contract terms.
• Collaborate with Legal to draft, review, and manage contracts, master service agreements, and work orders
  
  

Vendor & Stakeholder Management (30%)

• Serve as a key contact for internal stakeholders, providing guidance on budgetary impacts, fostering savings strategies, ensuring compliance to policies and applicable regulations and working collaboratively with users to achieve business objectives.
• Oversee and support user departments in their vendor management activities by helping establish governance frameworks, effective communication channels, and periodic business reviews.
• Proactively manage vendor relationships by ensuring performance metrics are embedded in agreements, monitoring KPIs, and driving continuous improvement
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Reporting (20%)

• Champion the use of the ERP procurement module, providing support and training to end-users to ensure adoption and efficiency.
• Leverage data analytics to prepare and present procurement reports, monitor performance against benchmarks, and inform strategic decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance vendor performance, optimize costs, and refine procurement processes
  
  

Education And Experience

• A minimum of 4-6 years of progressive experience in a procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain role.
• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field is required. An Honors or Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO), pharmaceutical, biotech, or a similarly regulated industry is highly desirable.
• A professional procurement, supply chain, or project management certification (e.g., SCMP, CPSM, CIPS, PMP) is a significant advantage.
• Additional Skills:
• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation, managing the full procurement lifecycle
  
  

$78,000 - $130,000 a year

• Accommodations for applicants are available upon request.
  
  

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