Sr Buyer

Paligen Technologies; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paligen Technologies in Tampa, FL is seeking a Sr Buyer to lead compliant, cost-effective procurement of materials and services within budget to support contractual delivery to customers. Under general supervision, this role handles purchase orders, payments, and develops an indirect purchasing process that is efficient and compliant.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with procurement, sourcing, and supplier performance.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint).
• Ability to support multiple programs in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports supplier selection and approval per Purchasing Strategy.
• Develops workflows for indirect purchasing and maintains internal SharePoint guides.
• Negotiates delivery schedules and terms to optimize price, timing, and quality.
• Prepares purchase orders and administers contracts within budget.
• Monitors supplier performance and prepares related reports.
• Resolves purchasing and payment issues with suppliers.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier performance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Job Summary

The Sr Buyer is responsible for compliant, cost-effective acquisition of materials and services that are within budget and support contractual delivery requirement to customers. Under general supervision, position is responsible for purchase orders, payments, developing and maintaining an indirect (internal use) procurement process that is efficient, compliant, and supports organization goals. Highly adaptable, organized, and collaborative, with the ability to work multiple requirements at the same time in a fast-paced environment, are skills and experience required for success in this role.

Job Title: Sr Buyer

Job Family: Supply Chain

Company: Paligen Technologies

Location: Tampa, FL (on – site)

Job Summary

The Sr Buyer is responsible for compliant, cost-effective acquisition of materials and services that are within budget and support contractual delivery requirement to customers. Under general supervision, position is responsible for purchase orders, payments, developing and maintaining an indirect (internal use) procurement process that is efficient, compliant, and supports organization goals. Highly adaptable, organized, and collaborative, with the ability to work multiple requirements at the same time in a fast-paced environment, are skills and experience required for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports Supplier Selection and approval in accordance with the Purchasing Strategy. Develops sources of supply and obtains information from suppliers concerning product and/or service specifications, price, delivery dates, etc. and ensures all applicable data is current at supplier.
• With the support and approval of a Sr Manager and other members of the leadership team, develops and documents work-flow(s) for indirect purchasing, and maintains an internal customer Sharepoint site with instructions and guidance relative to the indirect purchasing process.
• Supports continuous improvement and new process development as needed.
• Maintains well organized files for all indirect awards, such that others can easily find information when needed.
• Solicits quotes, conducts bid evaluations, evaluates costs, negotiates optimum delivery schedules, and ensures the best combination of price, quantity discount, product quality, standard terms and conditions, and where appropriate, supports the establishment of long-term agreements such as Master Orders and Blanket Purchase Agreements.
• Communicates and collaborates with User departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Facilities, and other departments as necessary to ensure their requirements are met.
• Prepares definitive purchase orders, including terms and conditions, makes award, administers contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations, and ensures schedules are met.
• Monitors supplier performance and prepares reports and other records pertaining to the items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product or service performance, supplier performance and/or inventories, as applicable.
• Resolves problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving and payment to the supplier; determines source of the problem and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience Needed

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or in absence of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience working with Supply Chain processes; to include procurement, sourcing, supplier performance.
• Excel, Power Point, Project, and MRP/ERP system experience required. Employer uses Deltek Costpoint.
• Highly adaptable and organized to successfully support the procurement needs for multiple programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working within the defense and aerospace industry or a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement, such as Operational Excellence, and LEAN initiatives preferred.

Other Requirements

Travel: <5%, possibly to support other locations with occasional travel to manufacturing sites or suppliers.

• Work Environment: Office work environment.
• U.S. Person/Background Investigation / Drug Screen: Required.

Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants.