Buyer (Senior)

About This Role: 

As a (Senior) Buyer at Biogen, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless procurement of GMP and non-GMP raw materials, directly contributing to the efficiency and success of our manufacturing operations. Working closely with the Global Category Manager, you will lead efforts in annual price collection and activities, optimizing Biogen’s external spend. Your role is crucial in maintaining compliance with established procurement policies and strategies, while also maximizing returns on investment. This position places you as a key player in the procurement team, interfacing with various departments and vendors to uphold Biogen’s financial objectives and manufacturing goals. The Senior Buyer adds significant value by ensuring timely and compliant procurement, supporting our mission of delivering transformative therapies.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure that all procurement transactions undergo thorough due diligence review before conversion into purchase orders.
• Communicate purchase orders, status updates, confirmations, and delivery details with vendors, addressing lead times and quantity discounts.
• Collaborate with the Inventory Planning group to execute purchasing strategies, maintaining compliance with financial objectives and site manufacturing goals.
• Resolve supplier issues and actively manage raw material escalations to support manufacturing operations, presenting updates to key stakeholders.
• Serve as the first operational contact for S2C processes, advising users on buying channels, preferred suppliers, and workflows.
• Support sourcing, negotiating, and contracting strategies to achieve category goals.

Who You Are: 

You are detail-oriented and thrive in dynamic environments where you can leverage your strong analytical skills. Your ability to communicate effectively allows you to build lasting relationships with vendors and internal teams. You possess a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring procurement processes run smoothly. Your dedication to achieving compliance and financial objectives makes you an invaluable asset to the team. You are adaptable, ready to escalate issues when necessary, and committed to continuous improvement in procurement operations.

Required Skills:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated industry or similar environment.
• Track record of cGMP experience and governing policies.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in procurement and supply chain management.

Preferred Skills:

• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Chain) preferred.

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: zł104,000.00-zł139,300.00

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.