GRAIL · 9 hours ago
Senior Buyer #4511
Raleigh, NC; Durham, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$94K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expGRAIL is a healthcare company pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. The Senior Buyer independently leads procurement activities to secure goods and services that meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives, while partnering cross-functionally to align sourcing decisions with business priorities.
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Responsibilities
Partner with key function(s) within the organization
Lead sourcing and procurement for materials, equipment, and services, applying strategic and analytical judgment to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery outcomes
Manage day-to-day Source-to-Pay processing in GRAIL’s ERP systems - incl. processing purchase reqs, oversight to invoices as needed, new supplier creation
Develop and execute supplier negotiations, contracts, and pricing agreements that align with business and compliance requirements, including modeling out complex cost models, savings, negotiation preparationPartner with internal stakeholders to define specifications, demand forecasts, and project requirements supporting operational and strategic goals
Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, quality, and service levels are met while identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation
Resolve escalated supplier and contractual issues using sound professional discretion and business acumen
Contribute to the development of category strategies, sourcing frameworks, and process improvements that enhance procurement efficiency and value delivery
Prepare procurement analyses, spend reports, and performance summaries to support data-driven decision-making
Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced buyers to strengthen team capability and consistency of execution
Ensure all procurement activities adhere to corporate policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
5+ years of relevant procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience; or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience
Demonstrated experience leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships
Proficiency in ERP /Source-to-Pay systems, procurement tools, and contract management processes
Preferred
Have a high attention to detail; be organized and have the ability to keep track of many different activities at one time
Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, incl. influencing skills
Ability to 'manage up' within the organization. Become a valuable partner to all of our internal stakeholders
Have a talent for developing single function strategy within a growing organization
Thrive in a dynamic environment
Be a team player and a collaborative peer
Have the ability to take information and run with it
Have demonstrated skills in problem identification, analysis, and resolution
Multi-issue negotiation skills
Strong analytical ability to assess supplier proposals, cost drivers, and market trends
Proven ability to manage multiple complex procurement projects simultaneously
Ability to mentor and provide guidance to less experienced team members
Work with a high sense of urgency
Demonstrated level of knowledge regarding applicable regulatory standards commensurate with the position's complexity and scope, contributing to organizational regulatory compliance
Preferred experience with Coupa and/or Netsuite
Benefits
Flexible time-off or vacation
A 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Carefully selected mindfulness programs
Company
GRAIL
Grail is a healthcare company that develops pan-cancer screening tests designed to detect cancers at an early stage.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$2.44BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Satnam Alag
Senior Vice President Software Engineering and Chief Security Officer
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President
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