Buyer

Your New Company!

At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well‑being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team. Whether you’re a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it’s time to discover your future at Altasciences.

About The Role

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and acquiring the goods and services that are necessary for the efficient functioning of Altasciences’ activities. The Buyer achieves this through a competitive RFP process as well as communication and collaboration with vendors and departmental representatives to obtain clear statements of requirements and authorizations for purchases and acquisitions. The buyer reports directly to Manager, Enterprise Procurement. The position will entail the management of demands (cross‑site buying) and the autonomy to make decisions that can affect the operational units of Altasciences. A certain amount of innovation is needed to effectively source and meet the evolving needs of operations. This role often requires execution of new tasks and daily priorities may fluctuate.

What You’ll Do

• Maximize all savings opportunities and ensure purchases respect the established Altasciences procurement strategy.
• Communicate interdepartmentally with managers and senior managers.
• Manage procurement requests and input into Altasciences ERP system, ensuring proper usage and management of the system and all documents required for financial month‑end.
• Execute purchase orders with vendors, ensuring the supply‑chain management process aligns with Altasciences’ global vendor‑management vision.
• Coordinate product reception (e.g., package tracking, back‑order reports) required for operational resource planning.
• Serve as main contact for all Altasciences requesters regarding vendor matters.
• Control and manage lab / clinic inventory stock and support production department inventory management.
• Attribute product costs to specific projects in the ERP system to uphold the activity‑based costing model.
• Perform spend analysis of procurement profiles.
• Resolve vendor issues and facilitate solutions for supply‑chain challenges.
• Coordinate projects related to new products or requirements and savings initiatives under the Procurement Director’s support.
• Process all necessary internal and external documentation required for procurement.
• Conduct product sourcing and attend supplier meetings as required.
• Assist with general Altasciences administration as needed.
• Operate across all Altasciences locations.

Education & Certifications

Experience & Skills

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry‑specific manuals, write advanced reports and correspondence, and speak effectively before various audiences.

What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Benefits Package Includes

Incentive Programs Include

Equal Opportunity Employer

Altasciences is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected ground under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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