Buyer II at Curia in Rensselaer, NY

BUYER II Location: Rensselaer, NY, United States Buyer II Position overview 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 of suppliers; 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. 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. Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture. We proudly offer •    Generous benefit options   •    Paid training, vacation and holidays  •    Career advancement opportunities  •    Education reimbursement •    401k program •    And more! Supervisory responsibilities This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Essential job duties 1.    Enter data 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 on a daily     basis 2.    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 3.   Work with Accounts Payable for sites that they support to research discrepancies on invoices and call vendors to resolve and /or obtain                  credit 4.    Interact with end users for the sites that they support and vendors to track orders to get expected delivery dates 5.    Expedite and de-expedite Purchase Orders 6.    Review the “Past Due Purchase Order” report and collaborate with the end user and vendors to resolve and close as necessary 7.    Process of purchasing requisitions in a timely manner on a daily basis 8.    Work in shifts, depending upon job requirement 9.    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 10.  Verify specifications of purchase requests as needed 11.  Ensure continuous improvement through the collection and tracking of relevant cost, quality, and service data 12.  Recommend and implement methods to improve Purchase Order conversion time and lead time 13.  Participate in self-development activities and training of others 14.  Understand and enforce Procurement procedures and processes to ensure that all purchases are approved sufficiently and in-compliances           with Curia’s policies 15.  Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices 16.  Communicate proactively and effectively with all relevant functions and personnel 17.  Conduct business with the highest level of integrity ensuring compliance with the Curia Code of Ethics and Business Conduct 18.  Maintain the highest levels of professionalism both at the Curia sites and with suppliers at their sites Education, experience, certification and licensures Required Associates degree, preferably in procurement or supply chain Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant experience Preferred Bachelor’s degree, preferably in procurement or supply chain Knowledge of Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry a plus Knowledge, skills and abilities 1.    Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines 2.    Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly 3.    Effective time management, organization and prioritization skills 4.    Highly persuasive 5.    Process driven approach to problem solving 6.    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy 7.    Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to form close, amicable, trusting relationships across          businesses, internal functions, and across all levels within an enterprise 8.    Strong verbal English and written English communication skills Physical requirements 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. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel as classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Pay Range: $60,000 - $75,400 Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral. All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.