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Global Buyer (Bilingual, Mandarin/Chinese) Physical Location: 100 Matsonford Road Location: Operations - Northeast Location City: Radnor Department/Function: US Operations State/Territory/Province: US-PA Last updated: 5/16/13 5:50 PM Description VWR International, LLC, headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, is a global laboratory supply and distribution company with worldwide sales in excess of $4.1 billion in 2012. VWR enables the advancement of the world's most critical research through the distribution of a highly diversified product line to most of the world's top companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech, industrial, educational, governmental and healthcare industries. With 160 years of industry experience, VWR offers a well-established distribution network that reaches thousands of specialized labs and facilities spanning the globe. VWR has over 8,0 associates around the world working to streamline the way researchers across North America, Europe, and Asia stock and maintain their labs. In addition, VWR further supports its customers by providing onsite services, storeroom management, product procurement, supply chain systems integration and technical services. In addition to being a part of a global organization, VWR offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits designed to help them stay healthy, plan for the future, prepare for the unexpected and balance the demands of work and home. VWR offers an outstanding benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with a generous company matching contribution; medical, dental and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; EAP (employee assistance program); flexible spending account (FSA); holiday/vacation time; work/life balance programs; and education assistance. At VWR, our associates are the framework of who we are and how we succeed. We value their accomplishments and offer long-lasting opportunities for growth and success. As a result, a substantial percentage of our associates have 10-, 20- and 30-year histories with VWR. Their loyalty reflects our ongoing commitment to offering great compensation, an engaging culture, and real opportunities for growth and success. VWR is a great place to work and we look forward to adding more outstanding members to our team. Develops and leads supply chain strategies for assigned commodities in accordance with business objectives. Responsible for purchasing commodity products, chemicals, equipment, and supplies. The SR Buyer is responsible for all aspects of daily order management and is able to solve complex problems with innovation and ingenuity. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and prioritizing workload, uses considerable judgment in complex situations. Responsible for committing VWR financial resources. Job Responsibilities: - Makes recommendations to Category Management team and assists in resolution of pricing and product issues. - Expedites, cancels /defers and ensures system generated and manual purchase orders are aligned to support Customer need dates. - Represents the interests of VWR in supplier negotiations. - Serves as liaison between VWR and Suppliers, maintain positive vendor relationships. - Evaluates suppliers based on capability, performance and delivery. - Works with suppliers to improve cost, quality, delivery, and lead time. - Key owner of supplier relationship (with VWR Cat Mgr.). - Owns and resolves the daily tactical supply chain issues; Backorder resolution, Open Order Expediting, Leads time management, Supplier production issues, etc. - Applies appropriate mathematical and statistical tools to resolve complex business issues. - Leads supplier planning sessions in support of VWR goals and objectives. - Negotiates and commits company financial resources. - Responsible for procurement strategy related to material cost reduction, working capital improvements, supplier performance improvements, project management and cost analysis. - Supports new product launches, product promotions, or discontinuations. - Proactively adjusts replenishment strategies to optimize inventory investment. - Establishes positive working relationships with suppliers on behalf of VWR. - Identifies and corrects Supply Chain constraints by acting as liaison between Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse and Suppliers. - Analyzes key trends in order history in the context of the Customers Supply Chain processes to - proactively identify and propose key process improvements to the Supplier and VWR functional teams. - Leads supplier collaboration meeting to improve service to VWR customers. - Represents VWR in supplier negotiations. - Negotiates and settles with suppliers: damage claims, rejections, losses, returns, over shipments, cancellations, and discontinuations. - Collaborates with the appropriate VWR functional teams to ensure timely resolution of issues. - Serves as Subject Matter Expert and support special projects as needed. - Performs other duties as assigned. Experience & Skills: - Solid written and verbal communication skills, work experience in a matrix environment desirable. - Strong analytical skills, demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel and Access. - Formal problem solving training highly desirable, i.e. Six Sigma - Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel and Access. - Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets. Qualifications: - BS degree in Logistics, Business, or Mathematics or equivalent experience required; MBA a plus - Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese strongly preferred - At least 3 years working in a procurement capacity preferred - APICS/CPIM certification desirable - Global experience is highly desireable since this position will be working with our Asian suppliers - Resume Submissions To VWR From Third Party Recruitment Firms Will Not Be Considered EOE M/F/D/V VWR maintains a drug free workplace .
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