Senior Buyer, Indirect Procurement (Hybrid, 3 days in the Redwood City/Palo Alto, CA Office)

Guardant Health is looking for an Indirect Procurement Senior Buyer who will contribute to the procurement operations of a publicly traded multinational company.  The position will play a key role in the development and implementation of productivity initiatives to enhance indirect procurement operational efficiency across the organization. 

The ideal candidate must have proven knowledge of indirect procurement processes and adept problem-solving skills.  This is a highly visible role, working cross-functionally and partnering closely with multiple teams.   

To be successful, the candidate will be a strong collaborator, communicator, and project/process manager, with the focus on details and the drive for continuous improvement.  The position will be based in our Palo Alto or Redwood City office reporting to the Supply Chain Associate Director. 

Primary Responsibilities:   

INDIRECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT 

• Proactively monitor aged purchase orders, insufficient purchase order balance, etc. to avoid unnecessary payment delays. 

• Partner with accounts payable and warehouse teams for resolution of receiving and/or purchase order issues (incorrect supplier, currency, incorrect PO type, etc.). 

• Provide end user training and support to requesters which includes, but not limited to, creating requisitions, resolving issues, and/or processing RMAs. 

• Daily, review the accuracy of purchase requisitions to ensure proper account coding, alignment with agreements and estimated delivery times partnering with accounting and FP&A when necessary. 

• Monitor the indirect purchase requisition queue to ensure timely reviews and approvals by various departments. 

• Drive initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, automation, and digitalization. 

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT 

• Manage the onboarding process for suppliers and changes to existing supplier business information within ERP (excluding banking details). 

• Address and resolve any issues with the supplier onboarding process. 

• Ensure that suppliers are migrated to market-based payment terms minimizing “immediate-pay” suppliers. 

• Drive initiatives to enhance supplier onboarding efficiency and automation. 

CONTRACT NEGOTIATION 

• Develop requirements and provide support to business teams conducting competitive bids for select vendors. 

• Partner and collaborate with business partners, legal, finance and compliance to negotiate contracts, terms and pricing with suppliers. 

COST MANAGEMENT 

• Continually look for opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and provision of overall value improvements. 

CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION 

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, IT, operations, quality, marketing, to understand their requirements and align procurement strategies accordingly. 

• Continue to apply best practices to the purchase requisition and new supplier process by adding value through process improvements and creating workflow efficiencies (e.g., reduce processing time, improve accuracy, training, reporting, communication, etc.). 

COMPLIANCE, REPORTING AND RISK MANAGEMENT 

• Champion sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives within the procurement function, promoting ethical sourcing practices and environmental stewardship. 

• Assist in the development of plans to achieve the GH yearly goals set by the U.S. Small Business Administration for diverse spend. 

• Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. 

• Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement. 

• Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, including supply chain disruptions and market fluctuations. 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records and documentation. 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing , accounting, or supply chain management. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or related field. 

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel. 

• Strong ERP experience, Oracle Fusion preferred. 

• A solutions-oriented team player who enjoys a dynamic work environment. 

• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions. 

• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal abilities. 

• Strong understanding of procurement process, market dynamics, and industry best practices. 

Hybrid Work Model: At Guardant Health, we have defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires. At Guardant, our work model has created flexibility for better work-life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients.

For positions based in Palo Alto, CA or Redwood City, CA, the base salary range for this full-time position is $85,800 to $115,800. The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. If you are selected to move forward, the recruiting team will provide details specific to the factors above.

Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Guardant Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our hiring processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected]

Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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