Senior Buyer - Indianapolis at Danaher - Canada

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Requisition Processing, Purchase Order Placement, Value Stream Buying, Negotiation, Supplier Management, Contract Terms Establishment, Supplier Optimization, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Production Planning Support, ERP Proficiency, Excel Proficiency, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results. We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory. It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. We are currently seeking a Senior Buyer who will be responsible for the Value Stream buying, including preparing and processing requisitions and placing purchase orders for the procurement of commodities and supplies necessary for the manufacturing of our products. This role is responsible for alignment with the Production Planner to ensure materials are readily available to support the production plan. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Materials & Planning, and is part of the Supply Chain team located in Indianapolis and is an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Place new POs and follow up on existing POs and execution of tactical processes related to purchasing. Work to negotiate favorable pricing with vendors/suppliers Establish contract terms with suppliers and drive ongoing supplier optimization to ensure that organizational metrics are achieved and manage the supply base, including negotiating, supplier OTD, and forecasting. Identify and facilitate continuous improvement activities Collaborate with and support production planning and Value Stream to ensure timely delivery to our customers The essential requirements of the job are: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5+ years of general business experience or Master's degree with 3+ years general business experience or Doctoral degree with 0+ years of experience Strong organizational, communication, and detailed operational process skills to keep all parties informed of attainment or missing metric targets. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, such as high volume of suppliers (100+) and parts (average of 700 active parts), and escalating issues as needed. Proficient with any ERP, Excel, and agile in learning new software. It would be a plus if you possess experience in the following areas: APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CPM Certification Experience in manufacturing, buying or planning for instrument/accessory products Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. #LI-PF1 Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com. Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. Please read our Applicant Data Privacy Notice carefully here.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Buyer will manage Value Stream buying, including preparing requisitions and placing purchase orders for manufacturing commodities and supplies, ensuring alignment with the Production Planner for material availability. Responsibilities also include placing and following up on POs, negotiating favorable pricing, establishing contract terms, and driving supplier optimization.