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Senior Purchasing Lead

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-19 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior Purchasing Lead responsible for supplier performance management, inventory optimization, and delivery escalations within the life sciences supply chain.

Role type

Senior IC purchasing lead (supply chain)

Builds

Supply chain efficiency and timely delivery of life sciences diagnostic instruments and accessories

Domain

Life sciences / Diagnostics / Biotechnology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Supplier performance management, delivery escalation handling, PO liability negotiation, demand forecasting, ERP systems proficiency, Excel, PowerBI, data analysis

Preferred skills

Power BI dashboard creation, SQL, APICS CPIM/CSCP/CPM certification, manufacturing buying or planning experience

Responsibilities

Monitor supplier performance and drive OTD improvements, handle delivery/part escalations from site buyers, negotiate PO liability with suppliers, collaborate with capacity team for demand forecasting, support tactical buyers and production planning for timely delivery

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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