Senior Buyer

About This Role

The Senior Buyer independently leads procurement activities of moderate/large scope and complexity to ensure the organization secures goods and services that meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives. This role applies advanced judgment and negotiation skills to supplier management, contract development, and category strategy execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement for materials, equipment, and services, applying strategic and analytical judgment to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery outcomes
• Manage day-to-day Source-to-Pay processing in GRAIL’s ERP systems, including processing purchase requisitions, oversight to invoices, and new supplier creation
• Develop and execute supplier negotiations, contracts, and pricing agreements that align with business and compliance requirements
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define specifications, demand forecasts, and project requirements supporting operational and strategic goals
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, quality, and service levels are met while identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation
• Resolve escalated supplier and contractual issues using sound professional discretion and business acumen
• Contribute to the development of category strategies, sourcing frameworks, and process improvements that enhance procurement efficiency and value delivery
• Prepare procurement analyses, spend reports, and performance summaries to support data-driven decision-making
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced buyers to strengthen team capability and consistency of execution
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to corporate policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience (or Master’s with 2+ years)
• Demonstrated experience leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships
• Proficiency in ERP /Source-to-Pay systems, procurement tools, and contract management processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience; or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience.

Nice to Have

• High attention to detail, organized
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including influencing skills
• Ability to “manage up’' within the organization
• Talent for developing single function strategy within a growing organization
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Team player and collaborative peer
• Demonstrated skills in problem identification, analysis, and resolution
• Multi-issue negotiation skills
• Strong analytical ability to assess supplier proposals, cost drivers, and market trends
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex procurement projects simultaneously
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to less experienced team members
• Work with a high sense of urgency
• Knowledge regarding GMP quality management systems (e.g. ISO 13485)
• Experience with Coupa and/or Netsuite

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits