Position SummaryThe Senior Buyer plays a critical role within SaniSure's Procurement organization, responsible for the strategic sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management of direct and indirect materials. This fully on-site role at our Camarillo, CA facility requires deep knowledge of the biopharmaceutical supply industry, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to supply chain optimization.
Key Responsibilities- Execute purchase orders and develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories, with a focus on cost, quality, delivery, and second-source development to mitigate supply risk.
- Lead competitive bidding processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and identify opportunities for schedule agreements to reduce lead times and cost.
- Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers and chair weekly Open Order Reviews to ensure on-time delivery and supply continuity.
- Develop and monitor supplier scorecards tracking KPIs; implement corrective actions as needed and ensure compliance with ISO-regulated supplier qualification standards.
- Maintain ERP purchasing data and leverage advanced Excel and AI-powered tools for spend analysis, supplier performance reporting, and demand forecasting.
- Manage end-to-end procurement of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and indirect goods including lab consumables, facility supplies, tooling, safety equipment, and general operating materials required to support day-to-day business operations.
- Monitor and control indirect spend by conducting regular spend analysis, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and enforcing purchasing policy compliance across departments; provide visibility reporting to Finance and department managers.
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Production, Planning, Finance, and other stakeholders to align procurement with business needs and support NPI initiatives.
Required Qualifications- Minimum 5 years of senior purchasing/procurement experience in a biotech, biopharmaceutical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and competitive bidding processes with a track record of measurable cost savings.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, SyteLine, NetSuite, or equivalent) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership and manage external supplier relationships professionally.
Preferred Qualifications- APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) strongly preferred; CPM also valued.
- Established network within the biopharmaceutical supply industry and experience with dual-source supplier program development.
- Hands-on experience with AI tools applied to procurement, supply chain analytics, or spend management.
- Contract negotiation experience including MSAs, QAs, and pricing agreements within complex regulated supply chains.
