Buyer
Core
Sourcing, supplier management, and procurement execution for Direct Materials in the life sciences and biotechnology industry.
Role type
Buyer (Direct Materials)
Builds
Biological reagents and solutions for life scientists
Domain
Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Diagnostics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier selection, contract administration, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, sustainability initiatives, supplier relationship management (SRM), cost reduction, price management, value analysis/value engineering (VAVE), procurement process improvement, ERP/procurement systems, analysis of procurement metrics
Preferred skills
Life Sciences/biotechnology experience, regulated manufacturing environment experience, professional procurement certification (CIPS, CIPM, CIPP, NGIP), Oracle Cloud procurement applications
Responsibilities
Manage sourcing and purchasing activities within the Direct Materials category; Evaluate supplier proposals and support negotiations; Execute cost reduction initiatives; Identify and deliver procurement process improvements using Danaher Business System principles
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
