Senior Buyer

Hiring Experienced Senior Buyer with a proven track record in the Life Sciences industry! Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per hour Why join us? 401K Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Disability Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness) Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Programs (Counseling) HSA Job Details We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our growing Life Sciences organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management within the Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Diagnostic industries. This role will be responsible for ensuring the timely procurement of direct and indirect materials while maintaining quality, regulatory, and cost objectives. Hands-on NetSuite ERP experience is required. Days: Monday-Friday Key Responsibilities Must have experience using NetSuite Manage procurement activities for direct and indirect materials, equipment, and services supporting Life Sciences manufacturing and operations. Develop and execute sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance. Create and manage purchase orders, supplier contracts, and procurement documentation within NetSuite ERP. Build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate pricing, lead times, and service agreements. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Finance teams to support production and business objectives. Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials. Analyze spending trends and supplier performance metrics to identify cost-saving opportunities. Support new product introductions and supplier qualification activities. Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Resolve supplier quality, delivery, and material shortages while minimizing operational impact. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field. 5+ years of purchasing/buying experience within the Life Sciences, Medical Device, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or related regulated manufacturing industry. Advanced NetSuite ERP experience required. Strong supplier negotiation and contract management experience. Experience supporting FDA‑regulated or GMP manufacturing environments. Ability to analyze inventory, forecasts, and purchasing data. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools. Preferred APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification. Experience sourcing international suppliers. Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA, GMP, and quality system requirements. Experience supporting contract manufacturing or highly regulated production environments. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! #J-18808-Ljbffr