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**Senior Buyer, Procurement**
Brisbane, CA, Novato, CA, Cambridge, MA, or Woburn, MA / Ultragenyx Procurement / Full-time *Be a hero for our rare disease patients* At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies wont go challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them. Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work. If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team. *During the COVID-19 Outbreak, we are committed to our hiring process. The health and safety of our employees and prospective employees take priority which means at this time our approach will include video discussions, interviews, and onboarding.*
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**Position Summary:** ***ultra****focused Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities* The Senior Buyer role will be an integral member of the Ultragenyx Corporate Procurement team. This individual will manage procurement activity regarding the review and conversion of requisitions to purchase orders for all Ultragenyx departments. A successful candidate must have strong analytical capabilities, be a self-starter, have procurement experience within the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to resolve procure-to-pay issues. The candidate will be a creative problem solver,have excellent communication skills and be passionate about delivering outstanding customer service. This position reports to the Associate Director, Procurement, Finance.
**Work Model:** Flex: can complete work from home during the pandemic; once return to the office 2-3 days in office to be expected and established with manager. **Responsibilities:**
+ Review purchase requisitions and convert them to purchase orders ensuring data accuracy
+ Negotiate with suppliers for discounts and cost avoidance
+ Track material orders to delivery and resolve any issues providing updates to requesters
+ Perform data analysis on supplier spend and recommend cost saving proposals
+ Conduct employee training on Procurement process and iProcurement requisition system
+ Assist with corporate RFP process- supplier sourcing, facilitating bids, and bid analysis
+ Manages material ordering for the Procurement team
+ Leads significant department projects
+ Collaborate with Accounts Payable and internal customers to resolve procure-to-pay issues
+ Maintain and promote strong relationships with internal and external customers
+ Make improvements to processes and tools to enhance productivity and lower costs
+ Contribute continuous improvement initiatives
+ Support ongoing vendor relations
**Requirements:**
+ Bachelors degree in business or equivalent experience required
+ 3-5 years of procurement related experience in Biotech or Pharma Industries
+ Demonstrated excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are a must
+ Experience working with Oracle R12 and iProcurement
+ Intermediate Excel Skills Pivot tables, Vlookup, etc.
+ Solid understanding of basic accounting, internal controls, and SOX principles
+ Ability to build strong relationships at all levels
+ Direct but civil temperament and presence that inspires confidence in others
+ Excellent communication and organizational skills
+ Experience in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment a plus
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