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- Taconic Biosciences, Inc.
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Rensselaer, NY
FULL_TIME
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Are you a seasoned Buyer with a knack for problem-solving and stellar communication skills? Do you thrive on driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering strong supplier relationships? If so, we're eager to connect with you!
Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Buyer to join our dedicated Procurement team in this remote position. This position works primarily remote (90%) with ad hoc needs to visit our US sites. Qualified candidates will be based in the continental U.S. and should reside in the northeast region.
The Pay Range: $63,000 - $70,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions, with this the upper end of the range is not always likely to be offered.
What we offer:- Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
- 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
- Annual Bonus Program
- Work life balance
- 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
- Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
- All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance
The Role:
As a Buyer at Taconic, you'll play a crucial role in our procurement process. You'll be responsible for evaluating Purchase Requisitions, converting them into Purchase Orders, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely fulfillment. Your role will involve managing freight and delivery logistics, ensuring seamless communication with requisitioners. Your problem-solving skills will be essential as you navigate interactions with various departments, suppliers, and logistics partners. Additionally, you'll be at the forefront of Taconic's procurement strategy, driving it towards excellence by identifying and qualifying alternate supply sources and fostering improvement initiatives with current suppliers.
We aim to add value by achieving reduction in cost, improvement in quality of goods and services and increased efficiency by connecting business challenges with solutions from our best-in-class suppliers. In steering Taconic's procurement strategy, the Buyer is entrusted with driving it towards excellence, aiming for Best-in-Class standards through a relentless pursuit of supply-base enhancement. This involves proactively identifying and qualifying alternate supply sources, as well as fostering ongoing improvement initiatives with current suppliers.
Core Responsibilities:- Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
- Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact business operations.
- Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes, new projects, and activities.
- Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the business.
- Provide analysis of costs, new and existing, and review cost reduction activities.
- Prepare reports and updates as needed.
- Work closely with others in the procurement function, review opportunities for continuous improvement, and business improvements.
- Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff, and visitors.
- Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers, and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
- Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships. Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
- Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures.
- Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation.
- Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance.
- Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, accounting, or a related field preferred; or equivalent technical/managerial experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience relevant to this position.
- Supervisory experience a plus.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook.
- Ability to learn new applications as needed.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle or SAP required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to actively listen and understand information presented and different viewpoints.
- Ability to write reports and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Capability to interpret various documents and solve problems in non-standard situations.
- Requires judgment in applying guidelines to specific cases or issues.
Occasional travel is required, generally 2-5 trips each year.
Allergen Disclosure:
Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding. While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.
About Us:
With a history of over 65 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry. We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease.
Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals. If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us!
Better Together at Taconic
Inclusion, Diversity, Awareness & Action. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in creating a company culture that encourages and appreciates the uniqueness in all people. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to ensuring that Taconic is a safe and fair workplace for everyone because it’s our differences that make us stronger. We are better together.
Taconic Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
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QA Material Supplier Specialist (Drug Product Components)
- BioSpace
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East Greenbush, NY
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CDL-A Truck Driver - Average $85k/Year + No-Touch Freight
- C.R. England
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Nassau, NY
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Fleet (Route) Maintenence Supervisor
- Penske
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East Greenbush, NY
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- ChemTreat
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East Greenbush, NY
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Discovery Expediter
- Nassau County District Attorney's Office
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Nassau, NY
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