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Senior Buyer, Procurement

Employer
Arcus Biosciences, Inc.
Location
Hayward, CA
Start date
May 27, 2022

Summary

The Sr. Buyer will be responsible for providing service to our customers and clients through the placement and monitoring of orders and provide pricing, availability, cross-reference, researching & sourcing of products for customers.  Responsibilities also include responding to post-order customer service requests, such as handling customer issues and complaints, returns and communicating anticipated delays and ETAs and providing support and backup for both our Buyer and Senior Manager. The position requires schedule adherence and excellent prioritizing skill. This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule requiring some in office time and some work from home time.

Responsibilities 

  • Complete customer orders, basic or complex in nature, quotes, and inquiries.
  • Issue purchase orders, sourcing, supplier negotiations and supplier selection/qualification.
  • Analyze and resolve customer concerns using established procedures. 
  • Handle change order information from customers.
  • Investigate overdue and damaged shipments or shortages in shipments already received.
  • Utilize supplier on-line databases and other appropriate resources to cross-reference products to meet customer order requirements. Make suggestions for alternative products when items are not readily available.
  • Assist customers with buying decisions: research products, cross-reference, pricing & availability.
  • Suggest alternative products per Best Buy/First Choice Program/and other promotional programs.
  • Meet productivity and quality standards as set forth by department management.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally and support Finance and Facilities teams on specific needs concerning purchasing process and reporting.
  • Verify and add new vendors and make vendor changes when needed.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of procurement experience in the field of Biotech or Pharma required
  • High School education required; college degree preferred
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • A great listener, with concise and effective communication skills
  • Excellent product and process knowledge for a specific market
  • Solid understanding of computer basics (Microsoft Suite), knowledge and working experience with Coupa and NetSuite is a plus

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