Sr. Buyer/Planner

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Job Summary:

Develop and manage supplier relationships and commodity strategies to assure high quality, cost effective and timely supply of required materials and services by effectively monitoring supplier performance, negotiating robust contracts and using the business enterprise management system (SAP).

Essential Job Duties:

• Manage assigned suppliers, commodities and product categories to ensure the business receives material, parts, assemblies and finished goods and services that meet quality requirements, technical specifications, low cost objectives and delivery expectations                                                      
• Support sourcing and procurement needs driven by new product development programs and sustaining engineering / marketing changes to ensure timely and cost effective implementation that meet established effectivity throughout the supply chain.                                                       
• Conduct risk assessments of critical / complex supply chain and related supply chain elements.                  
• Develop and implement appropriate commodity strategies for sustaining company’s short/long-term plans and operational excellence, including identifying, evaluating and developing alternative sources to improve quality, costs and/or delivery.                                                    
• Monitor and report on inventory turnover and shrinkage (ie, breakage, yields, product obsolescence) and develop ways optimize inventory, minimize cost while maintaining flexibility in the supply chain.                                
• Establish metrics and maintain records pertaining to purchased materials and services to control cost, purchased part variance, quality, delivery, logistics and inventory.                                                    
• Communicate and coordinate sourcing strategies with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Sales & Marketing and Finance functions to ensure efficient and effective implementation.              
• Develop and maintain in-house knowledge of global purchasing markets, current players and trends.                                                             

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Material Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in industrial purchasing with at least 3 years in pharmaceutical or bioscience industry handling strategic sourcing and negotiation of complex business issue and risk assessments.
• Strong background knowledge of supply base for chemicals, filters and tubing used in pharmaceuticals / biologics / nutraceuticals industry preferred.
• Highly motivated, team-oriented, strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and spreadsheets including cost modeling. 
• Ability to read and understand specification sheets, drawings, regulations (cGMP, QS, ISO). 
• Expertise in material flow process knowledge (lead time, transit times, 2 tier supply, etc.) and cost drivers. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, resolve problems, meet deadlines, and handle fast paced critical work environment. 
• Sound knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel, ERP/MRP systems for planning and purchasing (SAP experience highly desirable). 
• APICS or CPM certification desirable. 
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Occupational Demands: 

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.   Occasionally walks and stands. Occasionally bends and twists neck.  Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences.  Interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.

*This job description is accurate at the date of publication.  It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.  Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change over time

The estimated pay scale for Sr. Buyer/Planner role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $86,500-$100,000 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 8% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays and up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Los Angeles:USVALLEY - Valley Bl Mfg Plant - LA, CA

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