Buyer

Buyer - Ohio, United States - 9 Months Contract

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global pharmaceutical client based in the surroundings of Ohio. Due to a large capital investment and multiple projects on site, the client is looking for a Buyer to join their team.

Responsibilities Include

• Support the Capital Procurement team in executing procurement strategies aligned with project procurement plans and global capital facility initiatives.
• Analyze supplier quotations and prepare commercial bid analyses, including vendor recommendations for internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers and contractors to drive cost savings and overall value.
• Create and manage purchase orders in SAP and Ariba.
• Expedite orders and provide regular updates on delivery status and outstanding actions.
• Coordinate the vendor onboarding process in SAP and Ariba in accordance with internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, vendor documentation, and procurement files.
• Support capital purchase order tracking and management within SAP.
• Provide backup coverage for other procurement roles as needed.
  
  

Key requirements include:

• Extensive experience in procurement or buying, preferably within a capital projects or engineering environment.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Experience using SAP and Ariba is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience supporting large capital projects is an advantage.
• A self-starter with a customer-focused mindset and strong sense of teamwork.
• IIPMM qualification (Certificate or Degree) is a plus.
  
  

If you are local to Ohio and interested in discussing this position, please submit your profile and we will be in contact at our earliest convenience.