Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Issue and manage purchase orders for direct materials, indirect materials, and services in accordance with MRP/ERP system requirements and production schedules.

Evaluate supplier quotes, negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms for assigned commodities to meet cost and quality targets in partnership with Strategic Procurement.

Maintain accurate purchasing data in SAP, including pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and supplier records.

Partner with Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve non-conformances, shortages, and delivery issues in a timely manner.

Track and report key procurement metrics (on-time delivery, cost savings, purchase price variance) and identify opportunities for improvement.

Support new product development and introduction (NPDI/MPDI) activities by sourcing materials, qualifying suppliers, and managing sample requests.

Participate in supplier performance reviews, contributing data and feedback on delivery, quality, and responsiveness.

Identify and elevate supply chain risks, including single-source vulnerabilities and geopolitical or capacity constraints.

Contribute to departmental and cross-functional continuous improvement projects aligned with Lean and 5S principles.

Ensure all purchasing activity complies with company policies, ISO 9001 quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely supplier payments.

Support annual budget planning by providing spend data, market intelligence, and forecasted cost changes for assigned categories.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field required.

Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain role; Demonstrated experience managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, and inventory replenishment in a high-mix production setting.

Intermediate knowledge of MRP/ERP-driven procurement processes; SAP experience is highly preferred. Background in precision instruments, laboratory equipment, medical devices, or regulated manufacturing environments is an advantage.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred) for purchase order management, inventory analysis, and reporting.

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis tools.

Working knowledge of MRP principles, demand planning, and inventory management concepts.

Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management system requirements as they apply to supplier qualification and purchasing controls.

Understanding of Incoterms, basic contract terms, and domestic and international shipping/logistics processes. Intermediate analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data, evaluate quotes, and make fact-based purchasing decisions.

Demonstrated ability to identify supply risks proactively and develop practical contingency plans.

Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

Tuition reimbursement, educational matching gift program, perks and discounts

All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits

Global market strength and worldwide leadership in precision instrumentation

A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation

Global recognition for the quality of our products and services

We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

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