Buyer II
PermanentJob Details
Requirements
Associate’s degree or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
3-5 years of procurement experience
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple projects and priorities
Negotiation and analytical skills required
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management
Proficient with Microsoft Office products
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions and percentages
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public
Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations
Job Description
The incumbent receives requests for goods/services and validates specifications with content experts or customers They research alternatives for procurement of goods/services and works with Management suppliers and customers to ensure proper selection and ordering
Sources negotiates and procures goods/services for various commodity requests Receives requests from content owners/shipboard or Shoreside customers and validates specifications/requirements Seeks and offers alternatives for cost savings and timely delivery of goods/services Manages supplier pool and works on special projects
Buyer II
PermanentJob Details
Requirements
A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree with 2+ years of experience in a tactical or strategic procurement role, or a master’s degree. Experience supporting PPV, MUV, and inventory targets. Familiarity with Oracle or similar MRP software navigation within the procurement. Vendor consignment programs. Leading or participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Supporting the establishment of or having a working familiarity with Kanban systems.
Job Description
You will be a part of the Tactical Procurement and report to the Procurement Supervisor responsible for purchasing material for manufacturing with on-time delivery to customers. Take ownership and uphold all corporate and site/department-specific physical and financial inventory targets while ensuring material availability in support of site production goals. Drive the analysis and review of demand data to support purchasing and planning decisions both short and long term to ensure continuity of supply. Identify potential savings opportunities and lead cross-functional initiatives to achieve Purchase Price Variance financial goals, improve inventory performance and drive positive cash flow by expanding our Kanban program, adjusting safety stocks, and improving lead times. Manage vendor relationships to develop and champion characteristics of preferred suppliers. Maintain conformance to all Beckman Coulter policies and practices in a FDA regulated environment and provide guidance to junior associates.