Buyer I

Company Summary

At Biolyst Scientific, we understand the evolving needs of clinicians and scientists in a world of supply chain disruptions and the demand for scientific advancements. We offer more than just order fulfillment, we provide partnership, expertise, and a genuine investment in your success. Our team blends industry knowledge with passion to deliver innovative solutions that drive medical and scientific progress. We are big enough to deliver, small enough to care.

Position Summary

The Buyer I is responsible for analyzing current and past sales trends to calculate the best inventory position and place purchase orders with approved vendors accordingly.  Once the purchase order is placed, they are expected to communicate with the supplier to ensure the product is delivered in a timely manner and the customer is aware of the lead time. 

Essential Job Functions
 

•  Procures materials, equipment, supplies and services necessary for the operation of the company.
•  Plan, schedule, and monitor goods and services to meet the distribution and requirements of the company.
•  Use a JIT and lean philosophy to ensure items are delivered in time while minimizing warehouse space.
• Work with Quality to make sure vendors are meeting their defined specifications and high-quality products are delivered.
• Communicate with vendors and Logistics to ensure pickups are effectively coordinated.
• Plan with Manufacturing to minimize material shortages that would affect production scheduling.
• Follow up on the goals and objectives of the purchasing department to ensure compliance.
•  Take on special assignments as warranted.
• Help IT maintain items and vendor pages in the MRP/ERP system with data such as prices, part numbers, MOQs, UOMs and quality documents.
•  Work with receiving, finance, and suppliers to reconcile discrepancies in receiving and invoicing, as well as scheduling special prepayments.
   

Skills And Abilities
 

•  Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate with technical and non-technical teams.
•  Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with external partners.
•  Highly motivated self-starter and able to work efficiently to maximum output.
•  Organized and able to balance multiple priorities appropriately.
•  Goal-focused and committed to completing tasks.
•  Logical thinking with creative problem-solving ability.
•  Detail-oriented, persistent, patient and diligent.
  
   

Minimum Requirements
 

•  2 years of material buying in a manufacturing setting or a recent college graduation with relevant internship experience.
•  Previous experience in a catalog distribution business.
•  Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
•  Experience in supply chain management and inventory control.
•  BS degree in supply chain field, BA equivalent, certification, or relevant work experience.

Biolyst Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation.