Buyer#26-26532

$32.07-$34.14 per hour

Vacaville, CA

Onsite Job Description Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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, including but not limited to:

Expediting delivery confirmation dates that don't meet our MRP and production needs

MRP driven delivery date "Push Out" or "Pull In"

Late or missing PO confirmations

Pricing Discrepancies

Delivery and Shipping related issues and inquiries

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

Train new joiners and junior colleagues

Supervise more junior colleagues in the team

Perform other duties as assigned Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences with 1-2 years of experience.

Prior Quality Control experiences are desirable.

Knowledge of microbiological techniques and experience with tissue culture, sterility, or bioburden is preferred.

Exceptional attention to detail and strong writing skills are crucial.

The individual must be familiar with cGMP guidelines.

The candidate must be able to work in a team environment.

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."