Procurement Specialist II

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Position Summary

The Procurement Specialist II is responsible for optimizing the use of company assets in the acquisition of goods and services. Develop knowledge about supply of materials, formulating short- and long-term strategies to ensure quality and continuity of supply while minimizing cost.

Job Responsibilities

• Interfaces with Caris Life Sciences suppliers. Primary liaison between Caris Life Sciences and the supplier for communication of product requirements, timelines, sample requirements, inventory builds, and ongoing material requirements.
• Purchase corporate requirements for assigned materials from approved and qualified suppliers in sufficient lead-time to prevent material shortages
• Maintain accurate supplier history and performance data
• Meet with suppliers' sales representative in order to evaluate their services and products to seek out cost reductions, quality improvements, or new products
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with established Purchasing and Accounting policies, and standards of ethical conduct
• Communicates updates to both internal and external customers
• Secures settlements with suppliers on any issues that have caused company losses (poor quality, delivery delays, etc.).
• Expedites solution of any issues that arise in relation to delivery date, quality, quantity, and cost of purchased material
• Obtains best price, terms and conditions from approved suppliers.
• Recommend cost savings improvements through changes of purchasing systems, sources, and quality.
• Process Capital Acquisition documentation

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Core Skills & Competencies

Physical Demands

Other

Required Training

Conditions of Employment : Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check (applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.