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Buyer - Puerto Rico, San Juan - 6 Months Contract

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global pharmaceutical client based in the surroundings of San Juan. Due to a large capital investment and multiple projects on site, the client is looking for a Buyer to join their team.

Responsibilities include:
  • Request supplier quotations and seeks approval from the area leader
  • Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers and contractors to drive cost savings and overall value.
  • Create and manage purchase orders in SAP, Ariba and P-Card following local procedures
  • Expedite orders and provide regular updates on delivery status and outstanding actions.
  • Coordinate the vendor onboarding process in SAP and Ariba in accordance with internal procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, vendor documentation, and any related procurement files.
  • Perform on time reconciliations
  • Support purchase order tracking and management within SAP.
  • Provide backup coverage for Administrative Assistant role as needed 
Key requirements include:
  • Requires extensive experience in procurement or buying, preferably within a pharmaceutical environment.
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic, fast- paced setting.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
  • Experience using SAP and Ariba is strongly preferred.
  • Previous experience supporting large capital projects is an advantage.
  • A self-starter with a customer-focused mindset and strong sense of teamwork.
  • Skilled in budgeting, scheduling (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), risk management, and construction quality control.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, regulated environments with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities
  • CPM scheduling skills.
  • Excellent planning, coordinating, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrate high integrity, strong sense of ownership, and leadership.
  • Goal-oriented, result-driven, sense of urgency, eager to learn, and attention to details.
If this role is of interest, please apply now!

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