Exelixis · 4 months ago
Indirect Buyer II (Procurement Analyst)
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expExelixis is a biotech company focused on launching innovative medicines for cancer treatment. The Indirect Buyer II will support the Indirect Procurement function through tasks such as reviewing purchase requisitions, vendor management, and driving process improvements.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting the day-to-day Indirect Procurement for assigned departments and/or categories by:
Detailed review, correction, and approval of mid-level complexity PR to assure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procurement policy, contract terms, & payment schedules
Assign PO and perform PO updates in line with contract amendments or other needed revisions
Prepare PR’s on behalf of business partners, as needed
Provide a high level of customer service using to guide business partners through the procurement process
Coordinate with Receiving to resolve receiving problems and process product returns
Utilize SAP Ariba Suppler Lifecycle Performance (SLP) system to on-board new vendors and maintain existing vendor master data
Support PO lifecycle management to make or review any necessary PO changes and final closures
Assist in managing assigned vendors for performance, including contributing to regular business reviews
Keep invoice discrepancies at a minimum and partner with the business, vendors & Accounts Payable to quickly resolve any that occur
As needed, support invoice review to ensure contract compliance or PO spend reconciliation
Obtain quotes and negotiate one-off purchases or volume buys
Collaborate with other SS&P groups to identify user needs and improvements and assist in their implementation
Collaborate with Accounts Payable on PTP (Procure-to-pay) projects to improve efficiency of both groups
Assists in the documentation and management of departmental work instructions
Performs general and ad hoc project support as required
Other responsibilities as assigned
Assists in the maintenance of Procurement department information and materials on company intranet
Can work within team environment and independently on clearly defined tasks assigned
Contributes ideas based on operational knowledge to any cross functional initiatives involving Procurement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related discipline and a minimum of three years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum one year experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications
Understands current operational procurement function with a desire to continue to learn
Provides exceptional customer service and knowledge to efficiently assist internal customers and meet corporate objectives
Working knowledge of procurement categories and their associated G/L accounts to ensure proper coding of PRs/POs
Exhibits high attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy
Thrives achieving goals as part of a team, but also works independently on assigned task or projects
Understands the criticality of vendor master maintenance accuracy & completeness
Must possess a high degree of integrity and the ability to accept responsibility for work activities and projects and see them through to completion
Applies acquired job skills and company policies/procedures to complete tasks
Possesses excellent communications skills, both written and oral
Conducts themselves in a professional manner when dealing with team members, our internal customers, and external parties
Uses professional concepts and company's policies and procedures to solve a variety of operational issues of moderate scope
Works on assigned problems of moderate scope with analysis of situation or data
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Not hesitant to ask questions to clarify instructions or for guidance
Builds productive internal and external working relationships
Preferred
Ariba and SAP experience is preferred
Benefits
401k plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Opportunity to purchase company stock
Receive long-term incentives
15 accrued vacation days in their first year
17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
Company
Exelixis
Exelixis works is focused on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$514MKey Investors
Deerfield
2015-07-23Post Ipo Equity· $135M
2012-02-16Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2010-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $160M
Leadership Team
Michael Morrissey
President and CEO
Christopher Senner
Executive Vice President and CFO
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