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Reference Number: GDCABP19

Buyer
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Palo Alto, CA
duration  6.0 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Healthcare
duration  $33/hour - $38/hour
Job Description

Description:

Processes purchase requests (depending on thresholds), adds necessary information (e.g. Commodity Code (ESN), INCOTERMS).
Analyzes material availability, manages purchase orders incl. tracking; checking of content, to ensure cost-efficient and on time supply of materials according to demand.
Takes care of compliance with Procurement rules and usage of the client contract partners based on click4suppliers easy and FPL to ensure the usage of competitive Terms & Conditions and by that obtaining highest feasible CNI.
May maintain and update supplier master data (if mandated) in coordination with Regional Procurement in SAP; archive documents according to local regulations to keep the database always accurate and up to date.
May generate savings to contribute to the success of the business and make results transparent.
Actively contributes to cooperation with all other parties involved passing on all relevant information to improve the flow of material and value through the supply chain.
Forwards systematically all relevant Procurement related project information (e.g. updated contractual conditions, Supplier Management data) to keep all project participants up to date.
SAP experience required

Experience & Skills Requirements:
Years of Experience: -4 years (Level 2 role).

Must-Have Skills:
SAP experience (required)
Understanding of PO process
Vendor/supplier relationship management
Experience working with SQEs and quality teams

Nice-to-Have Skills:
Professional communication
Familiarity with shared drives
Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel, etc.)
Flexibility for occasional early meetings (e.g., 6 AM for global calls)

Education Requirements:
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (field not specified)

Notes:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (with occasional flexibility for early meetings)


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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