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Exact Sciences Corp. is committed to playing a role in the eradication of colorectal cancer. As part of this mission we are proud to introduce Cologuard, the first and only noninvasive screening test for colorectal cancer that analyzes both stool DNA and blood biomarkers. The company has exclusive intellectual property protecting its noninvasive, molecular screening technology for the detection of diseases of the GI tract.
**Our Values**
We are dedicated to a common vision: helping win the war on cancer through early detection. Our entrepreneurial culture is collaborative, dynamic, transparent and we are driven to achieve our mission as a collective group. We are passionate about innovation and thrive in a team-based environment. We are looking for colleagues who will complement our culture and help our team succeed through our core values. OUR VALUES Integrity - At Exact Sciences, integrity means always doing the right thing. Teamwork - We are willing to engage across functions and roles within the organization to advance our mission. Accountability - Exact Sciences team members accept responsibility to put in their best efforts. Innovation - We are open to ideas so that we may continuously create or improve processes, products or methods. Quality - At Exact Sciences, quality is defined as delivering our best: accurate and dependable results.
**Culture**
At Exact Sciences, we really mean it when we say we have an awesome culture. Here are just a few things that set Exact Sciences apart. Recognition: We like to recognize peers for a job well done! We give each other shout-outs for hard work or birthdays and kudos for completing tough projects or just going above and beyond day-to-day responsibilities. Charitable Giveback: Exact Sciences team members love giving back to their community. From involvement in local United Way campaigns, a matching donation program and paid volunteer time off, we give our employees the tools to make a difference. Wellness: Our passion for health care extends to our own team. We offer gym memberships, a community supported agriculture program, health risk assessments and employee assistance programs to our team. Dress for Your Day: Our dress code is dress for your day, so you can suit up for a big meeting with a customer or wear jeans if its just you and your team.
**High Quality Benefits**
WORK-LIFE FIT Its important to take paid time off for your personal well-being and continued high performance. Employees have access to: -Paid time off, starting at four weeks per year for all employees, including paid holidays and personal floating holidays. -A generous parental leave program for birth or adoption -Paid volunteer time off (VTO) -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Employee recognition program -Transportation benefits -Individual and team learning and development activities -Matching donation program HEALTH BENEFITS Were committed to our employees health and go above and beyond your average company. Health insurance options include: -Medical (Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) High deductible or Copay plans). Coverage includes preventative, prescription, mental health, etc. -Health Savings Account (HSA) -Flexible Spending Account (FSA) -Dental -Vision -Critical illness -Accident insurance -Tobacco cessation program FINANCIAL BENEFITS We offer employees competitive salaries and investment options, including: -Biweekly pay via direct deposit -Stock grants (eligible employees) -Matching 401(k) program (eligible employees) -Employee stock purchase plan -Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short & long-term disability -Tuition reimbursement WELLNESS The wellness team at Exact Sciences works hard to foster a culture of care and compassion for employees in multiple ways, including: -Encouraging a holistic approach to health in the areas of mental, physical, social, and financial wellness. -Promoting a health-conscience environment -Providing biometric screenings and education to help employees better understand their health -Making wellness engaging through fun challenges and activities
**Job details**
Job Type Full-time **Full Job Description**
Summary of Major Responsibilities: The Senior Buyer is responsible for the procurement of raw materials all areas of Exact Sciences business; including, but not limited to, Commercial and Clinical Manufacturing. Other areas of focus include supplier management for select suppliers, sourcing, supply risk management, spend analytics, MRP utilization, and troubleshooting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage the entire purchase order process; including appropriate documentation, data entry, submission, order expediting, and reconciliation of related issues.
* Support establishment and continuous improvement in the ERP/MRP system by analyzing system recommendation for accuracy and adjust item planning parameters to meet customer demands.
* Plan and forecast for select materials; determine order requirements through use of ERP system and other electronic reporting tools (e.g., spreadsheet MRP, consumption, planned vs actual).
* Assign item master purchasing and planning attributes for buy items.
* Identify and implement vendor managed inventory programs, as appropriate.
* Identify impact of suppliers raw material change notifications.
* Identify and communicate gaps and work with the appropriate teams for resolution.
* Manage vendor relationships to analyze lead times for accuracy, resolve backorders, and establish purchasing strategy.
* Prepare reports, metrics, and data summaries, as needed.
* Maintain ERP item master purchasing and planning attributes for buy items.
* Route supplier material change notifications for review and assessment by expanded cross-functional teams and coordinating actions and follow up as a result of the review.
* Identify and communicate changes in schedules and delivery with applicable teams and end users to achieve resolution.
* Follow documented procedures and complete training on time.
* Partner with other department personnel in determining the most suitable product or service to meet their needs in accordance with documented processes and approved suppliers.
* Assist the Accounts Payable team with timely resolution and information gathering related to invoicing discrepancies or concerns.
* Check requisitions for completeness and clarity; obtain any missing information, if needed, to support clear purchase order generation.
* Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained on the requisition to support order placement.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to work effectively in team situations, as well as independently.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, frequently changing, and evolving environment.
* Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
* Support and comply with the companys Quality Management System policies and procedures.
* Regular and reliable attendance.
* Ability to lift up to 30 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
* Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
* Ability and means to travel between local Exact Sciences locations.
Qualifications: **Minimum Qualifications**
* Bachelors degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or related field; or High School Diploma/General Education Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelors degree.
* 5+ years of experience in purchasing, purchase order creation/management, supply chain operations, or quality systems.
* 4+ years of experience with MRP/ERP systems.
* Proficient computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office.
* Authorization to work in the United