Buyer/Planner
San Jose, California
Contract: 6 Months

Job Description:

We provide our customers with innovative bioanalytical solutions for protein and cell biology in life science research, pharmaceutical and biotherapeutic development. With over 140,000 placements in laboratories around the world, our instruments have contributed to remarkable scientific research described in over 200,000 peer reviewed publications. Included within a broad product portfolio are platforms for high-throughput screening, genomic and cellular analysis, colony selection and microplate detection. We are over 1,100 associates strong with rich domain knowledge to support scientific breakthroughs. We seek a buyer responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and services for our organization. Duties include creating purchase orders, converting requisitions to purchase orders and clear communication with external and internal customers on expected delivery dates.

Responsibilities:

Create purchase orders for manufacturing supplies, packaging, labels, other materials and services. Reviews and submits auto-generated purchase orders; ensures existing orders are delivered on time by monitoring all open orders and contacting vendors as needed. Review purchase requisitions and convert them to purchase orders with commitment dates. Timely review order confirmations from supplier. Maintain correct pricing in the system. Must prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced environment. Follow up on back orders and past due orders and communicate with end users the status of their orders and expected delivery dates. Work with internal customers and suppliers to resolve issues related to purchased materials, including product/material/service quality, invoicing and returning. Partner with internal customers as well as suppliers to develop and initiate process improvements. Maintain and update ERP system information. Proficient with MS Excel and working knowledge of ERP systems.

Qualifications/Desired Skills:

• Business or Technical Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and provide exceptional customer service.
• Strong organization and time management skills

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
• manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Jose, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person