Buyer II

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Every Exelixis employee is united in an ambitious cause: to launch innovative medicines that give patients, and their families hope for the future. In this pursuit, we know our employees are our most valuable asset. After operating in the challenging biotech sector for 25 years, we have a proven track record of resiliency in the face of adversity. The success of our lead product has provided a solid commercial foundation allowing us to reinvigorate our research efforts and grow our team in areas such as Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Commercial.

As we expand our global partnerships and further reinvest in R&D to help us discover the next breakthrough for difficult-to-treat cancers, we're seeking to add talented, dedicated employees to power our mission.

Cancer is our cause. Make it yours, too.

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for supporting Exelixis' Indirect Procurement function, its daily tasks, and its strategic projects. This includes detailed review and approval of ARIBA Purchase Requisition (PRs) to Purchase Order (POs), negotiation of individual purchases or volume buys, and Vendor relationship management. Additional focus on projects to elevate business partner support and drive process improvement as assigned by manager. This role will be positioned in the Procurement Operations function within the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May train and assist any new members of Procurement Operations group
• No direct supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education:

*Bachelor's degree in related discipline and a minimum of three years of related experience; or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Minimum one year experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Ariba and SAP experience is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

*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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

*Environment: primarily working indoors in an office environment

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.