Buyer - Indirect Spend
Core
Senior Buyer responsible for managing the Value Stream, processing requisitions, placing purchase orders, and ensuring material availability for manufacturing in the life sciences and diagnostics industry.
Role type
Senior tactical/strategic procurement buyer (manufacturing)
Builds
Manufacturing supply chain for life sciences products
Domain
Life sciences, diagnostics, biotechnology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, contract management, supplier optimization, forecasting, production planning alignment, tactical procurement execution
Preferred skills
Continuous improvement methodologies, indirect spend reduction strategies
Technologies
MS Office (Excel)
Responsibilities
Place and follow up on purchase orders, negotiate favorable pricing with vendors, establish contract terms, manage supply base and supplier OTD, facilitate continuous improvement for indirect spend reduction, collaborate with production planning to ensure timely delivery
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC