R&D Specialist

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

R&D Specialist

Job Description

Baxter Healthcare is in search of an R&D Specialist who has excitement and energy for operations management and a passion for their work and the impact it has on saving and sustaining the lives of patients.

This successful candidate will be responsible for:

Managing ITT, Bangalore site R&D Capex, Opex & project purchases.

• Maintaining the R&D budget and tracking expenses.
• Oversee reporting, planning, and auditing activities.
• Work closely with logistics, finance and administrative teams for various activities with respect to finance and import/exports.  
• Assure material and equipment are properly stored and maintained until installed at the work sites.
• In partnership with procurement, support the vendor development process and creating disclosure agreements.
• Work closely with engineering teams to understand project needs & raise PO, track shipments & payment to vendors on time.
• Work with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.

 Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and highly result driven individual with a proven track record of effectiveness in a fast-paced and team environment.  Additionally, the candidate will possess the following:

• A Bachelor of Engineering or Graduate in Finance/Commerce with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Minimum of 4 years at a responsible at senior level for material procurement, logistics and budget management.
• Experience working in large-scale R&D organizations in handling R&D development procurement activities & budgets.
• Strong finance & operations capabilities include knowledge in handling R&D budget, spend & maintaining the expenses & reporting them with various dashboards.
• Hands on experience on tools like Coupa, SAP, or Oracle.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Advance Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• In depth knowledge of managing processes in partnership with procurement, imports/exports, logistics, and material control & management
• Experience partnering with procurement on the vendor management/negotiation process or both direct and indirect buys.
• Ability to manage responsibilities to meet demanding schedule, quality and documentation requirements for material management and handling
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills required
• Strong knowledge and experience with different purchasing software platforms
• Microsoft Office software knowledge
• Meticulous attention to detail expected for this position
• Reconcile statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Answer procurement questions
• Work with suppliers to initiate the return of products

Reasonable Accommodations
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