Contract Operational Buyer (Pharma MNC/ 1 year/ West/ Up to $6K) #HAC

Manage operational purchasing activities for indirect goods/services and CAPEX across assigned business/site requirements. Review and validate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and ensure purchases follow the appropriate procurement and approval processes.

Manage competitive bidding exercises, including 3-bid processes and RFx activities. Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs), obtain supplier confirmations and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery. Maintain purchasing information and order-related data accurately in SAP.

Work closely with internal stakeholders, Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve invoice, GRIR and purchasing-related queries. Support procurement stakeholders in low-value contract negotiations and supplier discussions.

Manage supplier-related issues, including non-conformance, rejected goods and returns, in collaboration with relevant internal teams. Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues where necessary.

Promote the use of e-catalogues, SAP Ariba and other approved purchasing channels to improve procurement efficiency and automation. Maintain high standards of data integrity and compliance with internal procurement procedures.

Requirements

Diploma/Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline. Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience in indirect and/or CAPEX procurement/purchasing. Good understanding of the Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order (PR-to-PO) process.

Experience conducting 3-bid exercises/RFx activities and managing suppliers. Experience supporting or conducting supplier negotiations, particularly for lower-value purchases/contracts. Hands-on SAP ERP experience within a procurement/purchasing environment. SAP Ariba experience is highly preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong stakeholder management and customer-service mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Good communication, coordination and problem-solving skills. All qual