Jr.Associate-EU-Market Source Sourcing

Avantor is looking for Jr. Associate-EU-Market Source Sourcing ,

entry level position who can provide support to the sourcing function. Ensures the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels. Monitors inventory requests, production schedules and purchase requisitions to coordinate purchasing activities for current/anticipated demand of materials and services. Collects suppliers’ quotations and examines bids. Identifies and selects suppliers that meet the organization’s standards of price, quality, and delivery.

 Job Description

To understand the Customers product requirements and source non-catalog products from Market Source suppliers for customers based on product codes, descriptions and applications required.
· Product understanding to suggest same product from Alternate suppliers, as required.

· Negotiate with Manufacturers & Suppliers on prices, discounts, payment terms and delivery dates.
· Understand departmental standards and procedures and help to ensure that quality standards are met.
· Understand and follow the different guidelines for each project.
· Use product knowledge, to find new cross-references based on provided data (competitor information, descriptions, manufacturer part numbers)
· Review and validate cross-references provided by the system
· Work with the Cross-Reference team to ensure all new crosses are added to the system for future use.
· Enhance the final bid or quote with robust descriptions, images, promotions, or other relevant material.
· Complete assignments on time and understanding on the product hierarchy.

· Volunteer to assist with special projects, or as per business requirement.
· Provide quotations to Customers through C4C adhering to the MS pricing policy.
· To process MS orders in SAP on the supply base.
· Process any Customer request that relates to Third Party products.
· Understand the complexities of Product Master Data and resolve them internally.
· Liaise with external sales to assist them with any Customers inquiries that relate to Third Party product.

Qualification:
Life Science fresher with excellent communication, stability, and flexibility to work in any shift preferred.

· Proficiency in Life Science product range with respective unit of measures.
· Organizational and computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Access, and format within MS Word and Excel preferred.

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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