Sr Buyer

Description

bioMrieux is a pioneering force in the medical microbiology device industry. Our cutting-edge technologies have been transforming healthcare and improving patient outcomes.

We are seeking a Senior Buyer. This is a critical job for our growing company and one that works in close partnership with our senior staff, manufacturing leaders, engineering and financial team. The key role is working with minimal direction, the buyer purchases raw materials, sub-assemblies, products and services in conformance with approved purchase orders at the lowest cost consistent with considerations for quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. The role provides support for all basic aspects of purchasing including but not limited to vendor negotiations, vendor analysis, cost reductions, creating and maintaining reports, utilization of the purchasing system, expedition of orders and vendor relations.

Primary Duties:

• Identify, evaluate, select, and integrate new suppliers and technologies.
• Perform analysis as required to improve operational efficiency in the supply chain processes.
• Manage supplier relationships and be the point of contact for escalation for supplier issues.
• Investigate and determine root cause for inventory and invoicing discrepancies.
• Interface with Engineers, Quality Assurance, Production, Warehouse personnel and other Buyers to ensure Production material is stocked as required.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of quality, service, and total cost in support of business needs.
• Negotiate pricing, Supplier agreements and other legal documents.
• Develops and maintains good ethical supplier relationships.
• Supports engineering with sample request, pricing or lead time on prototypes or new product development.
• Plans purchases and buys electro-mechanical and make to print commodities from MRP suggestions.
• Purchases MRO commodities off purchase requisitions.
• Maintains the integrity of MRP accuracy as it pertains to the commodity assigned.
• Flexible with the ability to work under and meet deadlines while handling a heavy workload.
• Demonstrate excellent written/oral communication, negotiation, and administrative skills.
• Work with limited supervision to effectively utilize time and project management skills.
• Provide backup to Planner as needed. Responsibilities could include:

• Open, issue, close work orders.
• Enter Sales Orders.
• Additional tasks as needed.

• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree
• 3+ years of ERP and MRP knowledge
• Netsuite experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and self-motivated
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

The estimated salary range for this role based in California is between $80,000 - 115,700. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux's bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate's experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMrieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:
A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
Adoption Assistance
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits
Various voluntary benefit offerings
Discount programs
Parental leaves

Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMrieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site https://careers.biomerieux.com/ or contact us at [email protected].

BioMrieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMrieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).