Indirect Planner/Buyer (One-Year Contract)

Job description

·  Job facts

The buyer is directly accountable for the following:

·  Responsible for the execution of the end-to-end Contracts Management process for Site Operational Services contracts . Conduct compliant, thorough and appropriate assessment, analysis, drafting, review, and issuance of contractual agreement (primarily focus on site operations services contracts) while adhering to required timelines – 70% workload
·  Manage the end-to-end Procure to pay process for the categories under Indirect Consumables that were assigned and ensuring continuous supply of materials to meet operations needs – 30% workload
·  Support Global/Network Key initiatives for post implementation – ad-hor

Key Responsibilities

·  Ensure timely execution of the end-to-end Procure to Pay process for all indirect purchases and Contracts & Service and ensuring compliance with Procurement Guidelines.
·  Manage the end-to-end Procure to pay process for the categories under Indirect Consumables that were assigned and ensuring continuous supply of materials to meet operations needs.
·  Execute the RFQ/RFI for site requested goods and services to achieve favorable results.
·  Assist in compiling site analytics related to spend and identify opportunity for cost saving through local sourcing or alternate sourcing.
·  Participate in Key Procurement initiatives either at the site or corporate led.
·  Ensure alignment of priorities, goals, and related activities with Procurement Goals and adherence to Key performance metrics.
·  Interface professionally and maintain good rapport with requesters, stakeholders, and suppliers. Communicate proactively with site stakeholders and cross-functional staff regarding issues and plans for resolution.
·  Support & enforce Procurement Guidelines and all other FDA/cGMP requirements.
·  Participate in cross-functional team initiatives and developing cross-functional understanding.
·  Support Lean initiatives and proactively identify and participate in Continuous improvement initiatives
·  Participate in Daily Cross-functional SQDEC meeting (as required)
·  Participate in Daily Functional SQDEC meeting
·  Comply with Export Trade Compliance requirement and responsible for screening of new business partners

Safety, Health & Environment

·  Comply with all RSTO's Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) requirements, never put oneself and others at safety & health risks, and report any workplace accidents, near misses and hazards as soon as practicable.
·  Observe all RSTO's site security measures at all times, and report any suspicious characters/objects & damaged security mechanisms to Site Security immediately.

Lean Production System

·  Embody PT Lean Production System (LPS), while demonstrating a continuous improvement mindset and behaviors through the use and application of LPS tools for continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

·  Diploma/ Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, Engineering or related field of study.
·  2-4 years' experience working in Procurement and supply chain operations in a Manufacturing, Bio-Tech or Pharmaceutical industry with cGMP.
·  Strong contract drafting and negotiating skills in a variety of different type of agreements
·  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop close working relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external contacts at all levels
·  SAP experience desired.
·  Certified C.P.M. or CPIM a plus.
·  Experience procuring Indirect consumables, Site Services, Automation & Maintenance Services and equipments related to Lab,/Manufacturing/IT.
·  Excellent planning and prioritization skills with the ability to multitask and adapt.
·  Numeric, with strong analytical skills and creative problem solving capabilities.
·  Ability to work in a fast paced environment with competing priorities.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
Procurement, Procurement > General Procurement

·  Who we are

At Roche, 98,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.