Senior Buyer
About Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Please note that this position is based in San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.
The Senior Buyer drives purchasing and procurement activities within the procurement operations area. This position is responsible for following the procurement processes and systems to support activities related to sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Fully involve and assist Procurement Ops lead in the design, implementation and testing of new ERP system (NetSuite)
- Participate procurement systems upgrade/configuration (Coupa) and its integrations with contract tool(Agiloft), and ERP system
- Work closely with other business partners including accounting/finance team, legal, and other stakeholders
- Ensure Compliance to company guidelines, SOX requirements, and company policies in procurement processes
- Provide reports and metrics to Finance and stakeholders
- Assist Accounts payable on their monthly/quarterly closing activities
- Develop and uphold a comprehensive technical understanding of the industry and procurement procedures
- Other ad hoc analysis and project such as third party risk vendor assessment
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field. Requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement systems/operation area. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.
- MS Excel skill (required). Coupa and NetSuite experience
Key Candidate Skills:
- Willing to continue improving analytical skills and grow additional finance reporting skills
- Demonstrates self-confidence and integrity in challenging work environment
- Strong understanding of financial concepts and procurement processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication as well as MS Office proficiency
- Ability to solve problems, and optimize purchasing processes
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to assist others to solve issues regarding purchasing operations
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must be able to travel domestically on occasion
Physical Requirements:
This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.
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In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.
EEO Statement (US-Based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company, and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We strongly encourage you to apply, especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly what we describe here.
It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.
As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia’s career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process. To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us at talentacquisition@acadia-pharm.com or 858-261-2923.
Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodations given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.
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Notice to Search Firms/Third-Party Recruitment Agencies (Recruiters): The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Acadia”). Acadia does not accept resumes from recruiters or search firms without an executed search agreement in place. Resumes sent to Acadia employees in the absence of an executed search agreement will not obligate Acadia in any way with respect to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any recruiter or search firm. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers or employees.
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