ABBVIE Hiring for Purchasing Associate (12 Month Contract) Job at Sydney Full Time

AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott. The company’s mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world’s most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 25,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries.

Summary of Job Description:

The Purchasing Associate / Contract Administrator focusses on Purchasing economically and efficiently to support the purchase of goods and services commensurate with Corporate and PPD policies and objectives, while adhering to a strict standard of business ethics and integrity. Provides high levels of customer satisfaction. Manages suppliers effectively. Negotiates, develops and implements agreements that maximize value and support PPD initiatives. Investigates, evaluates and implements new technology and ideas that position PPD as Best Practice Performer with industry leaders. Standardizes materials, services and suppliers. The Purchasing Associate / Contract Administrator works on the definition and resolution of known or anticipated problems in value, quality, feasibility, and specifications in the procurement of goods and services while contributing cost savings and other value added activity to support customer needs and expectations.

The Purchasing Associate / Contract Administrator develops, supports and maintains the Contract repository inclusive of content development and share-point site management, filing protocols and overall management of assessing and implementing an enterprise solution (Ariba) if appropriate. The Purchasing Associate / Contract Administrator supports the organization by reviewing all Agreements prior to execution to ensure they are compliant and commercially effective. The Purchasing associate / Contract Administrator provides guidance to the business on best practice when engaging with vendors.

Major Responsibilities:

Provide support and expertise for purchasing and contract administration for the Australian and new Zealand offices.

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the purchasing process (e.g., corporate purchasing policies and procedures, Accounting basics, preferred suppliers, sourcing strategies).
• Demonstrates knowledge of the purchasing process (e.g., Purchasing policies and procedures, SAP, supplier management).
• Maintain supplier information in the SAP Master file, and associate systems, such as, Ariba.
• Demonstrates knowledge of external guidelines (e.g., FDA, Customs, etc) to ensure compliance.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Gather and provide concise data to support issue resolution.
• Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and multitask to enhance productivity and manage workload.
• Possesses ability to work within team environment.
• · · Exhibits strong negotiation skills.
  • Possesses ability to work within team environment.

Education/Experience Required:

Basic

• High School diploma
• Purchasing or other related experience, customer service, computer applications (word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations), finance materials planning, supply chain.
• 5 years total combined experience required

Preferred

• College Degree: 2 years college, business school equivalent or equivalent job experience
• Experience using SAP

Essential Skills & Abilities:

Purchasing / Procurement Competency in indirect commodities

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier / Account management

Contract Law / Administration

Financial analysis

Powerpoint presentation

Verbal presentation skills

Leadership Attributes:

All for One AbbVie

Clear and Courageous

Decide Smart and Sure

Agile and Accountable

Make Possibilities Real