Buyer II

Role: Procurement specialist focused on purchasing high-value, complex materials in a biopharma setting. Primary objectives include ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement, optimizing supplier relationships, and supporting supply chain continuity. Responsibilities encompass creating purchase orders, managing inventory, analyzing market trends, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with internal teams like Planning and Finance. The role also involves monitoring supplier performance, managing quality and regulatory compliance (cGMP), and contributing to risk mitigation strategies. Requirements: Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; minimum of 2 years procurement experience within complex supply chain structures, preferably in pharma or medical products; proficiency in Quality and ERP systems, MS Office applications; strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Preferred qualifications include planning experience and familiarity with supply chain metrics. High-Value: Involves procurement activities supporting biopharma manufacturing, including raw materials for cGMP environments, with a focus on aligning supply chain processes to meet regulatory and quality standards. Work setup: On-site 4x/week at Lexington, MA, with responsibilities that include supplier negotiations, inventory management, and quality system activities.