Indirect Buyer II

COMPANY DESCRIPTION :

Every Exelixis employee is united in an ambitious cause : to launch innovative medicines that give patients, and their families hope for the future. In this pursuit, we know our employees are our most valuable asset. After operating in the challenging biotech sector for 25 years, we have a proven track record of resiliency in the face of adversity. The success of our lead product has provided a solid commercial foundation allowing us to reinvigorate our research efforts and grow our team in areas such as Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Commercial.

As we expand our global partnerships and further reinvest in R&D to help us discover the next breakthrough for difficult-to-treat cancers, we're seeking to add talented, dedicated employees to power our mission.

Cancer is our cause. Make it yours, too.

SUMMARY / JOB PURPOSE :

Responsible for supporting Exelixis' Indirect Procurement function, its daily tasks, and its strategic projects. This includes detailed review and approval of ARIBA Purchase Requisition (PRs) to Purchase Order (POs), negotiation of individual purchases or volume buys, and Vendor relationship management. Additional focus on projects to elevate business partner support and drive process improvement as assigned by manager. This role will be positioned in the Procurement Operations function within the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for supporting the day-to-day Indirect Procurement for assigned departments and / or categories by :
• Detailed review, correction, and approval of mid-level complexity PR to assure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procurement policy, contract terms, & payment schedules.
• Assign PO and perform PO updates in line with contract amendments or other needed revisions.
• Prepare PR's on behalf of business partners, as needed.
• Provide a high level of customer service using to guide business partners through the procurement process.
• Coordinate with Receiving to resolve receiving problems and process product returns.
• Utilize SAP Ariba Suppler Lifecycle Performance (SLP) system to on-board new vendors and maintain existing vendor master data.
• Support PO lifecycle management to make or review any necessary PO changes and final closures.
• Assist in managing assigned vendors for performance, including contributing to regular business reviews.
• Keep invoice discrepancies at a minimum and partner with the business, vendors & Accounts Payable to quickly resolve any that occur.
• As needed, support invoice review to ensure contract compliance or PO spend reconciliation.
• Obtain quotes and negotiate one-off purchases or volume buys.
• Collaborate with other SS&P groups to identify user needs and improvements and assist in their implementation.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable on PTP (Procure-to-pay) projects to improve efficiency of both groups.
• Assists in the documentation and management of departmental work instructions
• Performs general and ad hoc project support as required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Assists in the maintenance of Procurement department information and materials on company intranet
• Can work within team environment and independently on clearly defined tasks assigned
• Contributes ideas based on operational knowledge to any cross functional initiatives involving Procurement

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS :

Education :

Bachelor's degree in related discipline and a minimum of three years of related experience; or

Experience :

Knowledge / Skills :

Understands current operational procurement function with a desire to continue to learn

Working knowledge of procurement categories and their associated G / L accounts to ensure proper coding of PRs / POs.

Exhibits high attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.

Must possess a high degree of integrity and the ability to accept responsibility for work activities and projects and see them through to completion

Applies acquired job skills and company policies / procedures to complete tasks

Works on assigned problems of moderate scope with analysis of situation or data

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Environment : primarily working indoors in an office environment

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this positionis $77,500 - $109,500 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.