About the role:

In your role as Buyer you are acting as a cross-functional individual contributor  that has primary responsibility to assure that GMP and non-GMP raw / direct materials are procured according to established policies, strategies and procedures, while maximizing Biogen’s returns on its external spend.

Location: Luterbach, Switzerland

What you'll do:

• Responsibility of ensuring that all procurement transactions have the proper due diligence review performed and documented prior to conversion into a purchase order.
• Responsible for interfacing with Inventory Planning group to execute a purchasing strategy that is intended to ensure 100% compliance with financial objectives and site manufacturing goals.
• Interact with vendors on the communication of purchase orders, status, confirmation and delivery. 
• Work to resolve any supplier issues and escalate as needed.  Participate in meetings to review and resolve supplier delays/issues.
• While not developing or negotiating supply agreements, responsible to ensure that supply agreement conditions are adhered to and followed.
• Vendor interactions are limited to exchange of information with relation to lead times, discounts based on quantity ordered and any specific issues at vendor sites that may jeopardize on-time procurement.

Who you are:

You are a fast learner and good team player and have gained first experience in GMP regulated industry/environment. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to present data in a logical and understandable manner to an internal and external audience. Ability to run reports and update metrics.

Education - Bachelor’s degree or other equivalent degree in relevant discipline required. CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Chain) preferred.

• Knowledge of cGMP’s and governing policies with a minimum of 1 year of experience in a GMP regulated industry or similar preferred  
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Workable knowledge interacting with an ERP system (SAP/Oracle)
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to present data in a logical and understandable manner to an internal and external audience
• Ability to run reports and update metrics as needed

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.