Seagen

Buyer I

Description

Summary

The Buyer I position is a professional position that participates in all procurement activities within the organization. Daily responsibilities include processing requisitions and purchase orders, tracking and expediting critical orders, interacting with key suppliers, and cross functional interaction as needed for problem solving and support. Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues, and builds productive internal and external working relationships. This position works directly with the Purchasing Group under the Finance Department while supporting all internal customers cross functionally.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Process Daily Requisitions into Purchase Orders
• Issue Standard PO’s associated with approved contracts
• Follow-up on order Issues and problems
• Process PO-Invoice and Credit Card Reconciliations
• Process new vendor setup requests
• Vendor comparisons and conversions
• Negotiate cost savings when appropriate
• New Equipment/Vendor Sourcing
• Conduct end user training on purchasing tools and procedures
• Partner with functional areas within assigned categories on process improvement and cost savings opportunities
• Manage incoming user requests
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in Purchasing (Contract and Capital Expense process familiarity highly desired)
• Knowledge of PO process and down steam workflow required
• Facilities or related biotech/ pharmaceutical experience preferred but not required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Oracle iProcurement ERP and requisition management systems
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel for building tables and analyzing data

Education:

• High school diploma required, College degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Training/Certification on pricing negotiation and supply chain management preferred

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seagen is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seagen, please visit www.seagen.com.

Seagen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Seagen

Seagen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 01/29/2021