Sr Buyer

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Summary:
Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. May assist more junior staff members with aspects of their job. Mainly works on supply chain challenges of diverse scope for Direct materials. Able to assess and advise other functions on improvements and risks. Applies best practices and knowledge of internal/external business challenges to improve products, processes or services.

All About You

**Responsibilities**:
- Supports electronic Sourcing events in Ariba- Handles day to day transactions in SAP- Participates in standard contract negotiation strategy and development- Negotiates at actual and forecast demand level e.g. future buy volume, rebates, price breaks- Contribute ideas and analysis to Manager to develop Procurement strategy and cost saving initiatives- Drives and monitors short term and long-term plans with Suppliers- Performs supplier and market research from a variety of sources- Assists in the evaluation and selection of new suppliers- Applies experience of dealing with Customers and Suppliers to help inform and support strategy development and supplier negotiations- Manages non-strategic and strategic Direct supplier with low to medium complexity parts- Provides qualitative and quantitative supplier feedback in addition to scorecard to ensure supplier performance against KPI-
- Effectively analyzes the probability, control and impact of identified risks- Identifies and examines alternative courses of action before choosing an approach- Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills- Identifies opportunities for improvement and implements compliant solutions

**Requirements**:
- A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization- Able to provide sourcing recommendations that are backed up with facts and data- Able to analyze data and identify solutions based upon facts and data- Able to co-ordinate and adjust own work tasks with others in order to meet deadlines- Resolves short - medium term issues to meet deadlines- Self-motivated, yet knows when to seek assistance from more senior procurement management- Willing and able to adjust to multiple and changing work demands

**Education**:
- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.