This is a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Assistant / Buyer to join our major, global pharmaceutical client on their latest new-build project based in Maryland, this is a large-scale greenfield capital project and investing more than $1bn.
Responsibilities
Assisting the Capital Procurement team to implement procurement plans supporting the Project Procurement Plan and Global Capital Facility Project plans
Analysing quotations and preparing commercial bid analysis with vendor recommendation to site business partners
Negotiating and achieving cost reductions and savings with suppliers/contractors for Capital Equipment and services
Executing PO transactions in SAP & Ariba
Expediting of Purchase Orders and regular status reporting
Applying the Vendor Management process for setting up vendors on SAP & Ariba
Capital PO Management on SAP
Maintaining filing system for Purchase Orders and Vendor Data
Backup responsibilities in similar Procurement roles as required by business.
Qualifications
Excellent organisational and administrative skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to quickly build relationships with relevant parties.
Flexibility and the ability to handle multiple requests from across several areas.
High level of IT skills (Word, Excel, etc.).
Previous SAP / Ariba experience an advantage
Previous experience working on large Capital projects an advantage
Strong sense of customer focus and teamwork.
Self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative under minimal supervision.
IIPMM Certificate/Degree an advantage
If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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