Senior Buyer

Overview

Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care.

We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicine’s greatest challenges.

GRAIL is headquartered in the Bay Area of California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.

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• Partner with key function(s) within the organization
• 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 as needed, new supplier creation
• Develop and execute supplier negotiations, contracts, and pricing agreements that align with business and compliance requirements, including modeling out complex cost models, savings, negotiation preparation; 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.
• Note:
  
  These responsibilities summarize the role’s primary responsibilities and are not an exhaustive list and may change at the company’s discretion.

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in ERP / Source-to-Pay systems, procurement tools, and contract management processes.

• Have a high attention to detail; be organized and have the ability to keep track of many different activities at one time.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including influencing skills.
• Ability to “manage up” within the organization. Become a valuable partner to all internal stakeholders.
• Have a talent for developing single function strategy within a growing organization.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment; be a team player and a collaborative peer.
• Ability to take information and run with it; demonstrated skills in problem identification, analysis, and resolution.
• Multi-issue negotiation skills and 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; demonstrated knowledge of applicable regulatory standards commensurate with the position’s complexity and scope, contributing to organizational regulatory compliance. Minimal applicable standards for this position include GMP quality management systems (e.g., ISO…