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Junior Buyer - Consumables (M/F/D)
Posted on Nov. 19, 2024
- Mölndal, Sweden
- No Salary information.
- Full Time
The Opportunity:
Avantor is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to join our dynamic team in Mölndal, Sweden! In this exciting role, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end supply chain of consumables and laboratory materials. Your tasks will include managing our online system, placing orders, conducting data analysis, and much more.
If you’re a service-oriented, outgoing individual with a passion for Supply Chain and/or Purchasing, and you're ready to take on a new professional challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Let's talk!
This is a full-time, temporary position (18 months) based at our customer site in Mölndal, at AstraZeneca. Along with an attractive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a bonus, pension scheme, and healthcare allowance. You will also have the opportunity to build a strong network through regular interaction with key stakeholders in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
This is an office-based position, with the option for remote work on Fridays (preferably after the initial training period).
Working hours: Monday to Friday, with flexible start times between 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM and finish times between 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
The team
Together with eight colleagues, you are part of a small team, and you belong to our department Lab & Production Services, which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.
What we’re looking for
- Education: A degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing or related is preferred
- Experience:
- Previous experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Logistics within the Pharma/Life-Sciences industry is an advantage.
- Strong communication skills in both English and Swedish.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Data Management.
- A social, independent, and team-oriented mindset.
- Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and service orientation.
- A strategic thinker with the ability to be flexible and prioritize tasks effectively.
How you will thrive and create an impact
- Placing and tracking orders for lab supplies, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with internal requirements.
- Advising internal customers (such as scientists) on supplies, processes, guidelines, pricing, delivery dates, quality standards, and more.
- Acting as a single point of contact for both suppliers and internal customers, handling any complaints or returns as needed.
- Reviewing market offerings to ensure the best selection in terms of price, quality, and delivery time.
- Negotiating with suppliers on prices, payment terms, and delivery conditions.
- Serving as a Superuser in our purchasing systems, providing expertise to the team.
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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
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