Supply Assurance Buyer III - Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

As a Supply Assurance Buyer III, you’ll be an integral part of the Bio-Rad Global Supply Chain Group, managing supplier relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you’ll negotiate/purchase goods and services of moderate complexity needed in support of a manufacturing facility.  Source products/services and conduct RFQ’s and RFPs of moderate complexity. You’ll also interact with Accounts Payable personnel to assist in reviewing and investigating invoices for timely payments to vendors. You’ll also partner with Supplier Quality Engineers to obtain required quality documents from vendors and well as monitor supplier’s performance. You’ll build and maintain meaningful and strategic business relationships with suppliers and conduct periodic business reviews.

The Global Supply Chain team is responsible for promptly and accurately getting Bio-Rad products into the hands of our customers. We maintain product integrity from end to end and respond expeditiously from the moment an order is received. As a result, customers around the globe receive the test kits, instruments, and consumable solutions they need - on time and in full to ultimately provide better healthcare and outcomes for their patients.

How You'll Make An Impact:

• Source products and services and achieve best pricing of products and services that meet the stakeholders’ requirements.

• Establish relationships with vendors, Source products and services and achieve best pricing of products and services that meet the stakeholders’ requirement.
• Monitor inventory/stock levels to support production and inventory goals. Issues material purchase orders to support production. Identifies and resolves potential supply problems. 
• Develop contingency plans for critical goods and services to eliminate or minimize disruptions in supply and services.
• Actively manage workflow in SAP system. Works with appropriate parties to resolve invoice issues to minimize overdue invoices and ensure supply availability.
• Introduce and manage efficiencies through effective purchasing. Participate in supplier audits / Business Review.
• Develop and implement improvement programs for the low performing suppliers. 

What You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Procurement or Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• Work Experience: Minimum of three years procurement experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Oral and written communication, negotiation, problem solving, organizational and multitasking skills,
• SAP experience preferred.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. 

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!

Compensation: The estimated annual salary for this position is $78,600.00 to $101,300.00 at the time of posting.  Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance. 

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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