Curia - Senior Buyer - Direct Materials/Specialty Chemicals

Looking for profiles only from Pharma companies with experience in to procuring Lab Chemicals, consumables, Direct & indirect materials Engineering items , MRO & Lab consumable with over all experience which is required for R&D Plant

ALBANY MOLECULAR RESEARCH, INC.

JOB TITLE: Senior Buyer - Direct Materials/ Specialty Chemicals

Global Procurement Organisation (G.P.O.)

Department: Procurement

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Buyer is principally responsible for the day-to-day ordering of direct materials or indirect goods and services for the assigned Global Sites of Curia. This may also include (but is not limited to) identification and selection ofsuppliers; negotiating for best value; placing orders; follow-ups for timely delivery, arranging shipment documents, addressing any problems that arise from a quality or delivery standpoint; and enforcing Procurement policies and procedures.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Daily data entry of purchase orders for sites that they support into accounting system, which includes assignment of general ledger codes, project, task and sub account codes on all items ordered.

2. Monitor & Follow-up for automated POs, provide pricing & other relevant details to requesters to raise the direct POs.

3. Do rate contracts for essential products & services

4. Provide price information to the sourcing team for new projects

5. Interface with new vendors to obtain proper paperwork for new supplier creation, including completion of the New Supplier Information Form and necessary local tax forms.

6. Working with Accounts Payable for sites that they support to research discrepancies on invoices and calling vendors to resolve and /or obtain credit.

7. Interaction with end users for the sites that they support and vendors to track orders to get expected delivery dates.

8. Expediting and de-expediting Purchase Orders

9. Review the Past Due Purchase Order report and collaborate with the end user and vendors to resolve and close as necessary.

10. Daily processing of purchasing requisitions in a timely manner.

11. Willing to work in shifts, depending upon job requirement

12. Collaborate with Category Managers / Local Procurement Team to implement and enforce the terms and conditions of any applicable global or regional strategic agreements at the local level.

13. Verify specifications of purchase requests as needed

14. Ensure continuous improvement through the collection and tracking of relevant cost, quality, and service data.

15. Recommend and implement methods to improve Purchase Order conversion time and lead time

16. Participate in self-development activities and training of others.

17. Understand and enforce Procurement procedures and processes to ensure that all purchases are approved

sufficiently and in-compliances with AMRIs policies.

18. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.

19. Communicate proactively and effectively with all relevant functions and personnel.

20. Conduct business with the highest level of integrity ensuring compliance with the AMRI Code of Ethics and

Business Conduct.

21. Maintains the highest levels of professionalism both at the AMRI sites and with suppliers at their sites.

22. Perform other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience:

- BSc/BA/B.Com with Supply Chain Management /MBA or equivalent experience

- Relevant prior experience of 8-10 Years in Procurement of Direct Materials in Drug Discovery / Life Science

company is required.

- Hands on experience in buying of Specialty Chemicals / Lab Consumables / Fine Chemicals / Solvents & Services

related to Chemistry CRO / R&D

- Should have excellent knowledge about local Indian R&D & Chemistry scale-up companies to get custom synthesis

of Chemicals with minimum lead time at competitive cost.

- Person should be well versed with Import of the chemicals specifically DG Goods from various countries

Language/Communication Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple

correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers,

clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to multi task.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and

decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and

percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability:

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to apply common sense

understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems and

recommend solutions.

Computer Skills:

- MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).

- Experience with ERP in SAP/ Oracle.

Desired Traits:

- Influence/Negotiation

- Quick learner

- High energy

- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally

required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift

and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust

focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise

level in the work environment is usually quiet.