Associate Buyer for Direct Goods - Livermore, CA, United States - Quantum Innovations

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The leading positions in the global markets of our businesses Merz Aesthetics, Merz Therapeutics, and Merz Consumer Care are the result of our innovative spirit and the dedication of our employees.

With a highly attractive portfolio, strong strategic focus, and dynamic approach, we are a company committed to long-term growth and success.

Are you also flexible and open to contributing to our success story? Then join us in the stable environment of Merz Pharma GmbH & Co.

KGaA in Livermore, CA.


Your responsibilities:

  • Support in implementing sourcing strategies, methods, solutions, and processes, as well as cost optimization in the area of direct goods
  • Search for new suppliers and alternative materials
  • Creation and execution of inquiries, including preparation of offer comparisons
  • Support, preparation, and participation in negotiations and contracts
  • Independently handle negotiations and contracts for defined areas
  • Responsible for strategic and tactical procurement of direct goods
  • Support in evaluation and risk assessment
  • Assistance in developing a sustainability matrix for the direct goods area
  • Independent maintenance of procurementrelated master data in SAP (e.g. purchasing info records, materials, suppliers, etc.)
  • Processing of invoice workflows for SAP
  • MM orders
  • Additional expert for: utility value analyses and cost reductions

Your profile:

  • Training as an industrial clerk, wholesale and foreign trade clerk, or completed degree in business administration
  • Ideally, some professional experience in the procurement field
  • Strong communication skills, sociability, and

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