Buyer (Junior)

About This Role: 

As a Buyer at Biogen, you will play a pivotal role in our cross-functional team by ensuring the procurement of GMP and non-GMP raw and direct materials. This position requires a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of procurement strategies and policies to maximize Biogen's returns on external spending. You will manage procurement transactions and vendor interactions, ensuring thorough due diligence and compliance with financial objectives and site manufacturing goals. Your contributions are vital in maintaining seamless operations, supporting the Inventory Planning group, and resolving supplier issues. Positioned within our Procurement team, you will be instrumental in driving efficiency and reliability in our supply chain processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure all procurement transactions undergo proper due diligence before conversion into purchase orders.
• Interact with vendors to communicate purchase orders, manage status, confirm deliveries, and address any issues affecting procurement timelines.
• Collaborate with the Inventory Planning group to execute purchasing strategies that align with financial and manufacturing objectives.
• Resolve supplier issues and participate in meetings to address and resolve delays or other challenges.
• Serve as the first operational contact for Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes, advising users on buying channels, preferred suppliers, and workflows.
• Support internal manufacturing global operations by driving procurement efficiency.

Who You Are: 

You are detail-oriented and proactive, with a knack for navigating complex procurement processes. Your ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams ensures seamless operations and timely procurement. You thrive in collaborative environments, and your problem-solving skills allow you to address supplier issues with confidence. You are committed to excellence and eager to contribute to Biogen's success by optimizing procurement strategies.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 1-3 years of experience in a GMP regulated industry or similar.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and governing policies.

Preferred Skills:

• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Chain) certification.
• Experience with S2C processes and procurement workflows.

Additional Employment Conditions

• This role is in hybrid model of work.

• Please note that the role requires a candidate to be a holder of work permit & residency in Poland.

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About Biogen Poland:

Our Warsaw office is a complex hub for local, regional and global roles. Regardless our role and reporting line we’re driven every day by our unique purpose, working passionately to change the lives of patients affected by rare and devastating diseases. This is what gives us pride, inspires us and gives us fuel to push the boundaries of innovation. We represent over 30 nationalities and celebrate the strength that comes from differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace earned us a Great Place to Work Certificate and Best Places to Work Awards consecutively since 2021 in Poland and Europe. If our mission resonates with your heart and career aspirations, we’re inviting you to join our team.

 About Global Business Services (GBS):

The Global Business Services (GBS) team transforms Biogen’s business processes, scaling global operations and fueling commercial growth and innovation. GBS adds value by delivering business solutions and support services through a global delivery model, operational transparency, and best practices. Aiming to be a world-class organization, GBS excels in people, solutions, execution, and partnerships, championing a continuous improvement culture recognized across Biogen. We form a great team of individuals with drive for innovation but also team players collaborating in the spirit of respect. And if you want to take your professional development in your own hands, this is a place for you. We give you a lot of opportunities for growth on a business and social ground.

 

Job Level: Professional

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: zł85,000.00-zł113,500.00

Benefits

Competitive Total Rewards: Base salary is determined by your experience, skills, and internal equity, complemented by an annual bonus to recognize your performance and contributions.

Comprehensive Benefits for You and Your Family: Includes life insurance, pension program contributions, mental health resources, remote work allowance, and flexible work arrangements.

Learning, Growth & Recognition: Access professional development funding, training platforms, employee referral bonuses, opportunities to contribute to impactful projects at Biogen, and social activities.