Buyer/ Planner

Cytiva India Pvt Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva in Pune, part of Danaher’s network, seeks a Buyer/Planner to plan material requirements, procure materials and services, and ensure timely availability to support manufacturing while meeting quality, cost, inventory and delivery objectives. This on-site role reports to the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager in Custom Engineering.

Key duties include raising POs, running MRP, monitoring supplier performance, coordinating with cross-functional teams, maintaining inventory, and supporting

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in procurement, planning, or supply chain operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, or related field.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders for production and indirect materials.
• Run MRP and convert material demand into purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance and expedite critical deliveries.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, logistics, and sourcing teams.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels and safety stock.
• Ensure material availability to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
• Resolve supplier quality, delivery, and invoice issues.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes.

Skills

5-10 years experience

ERP systems (Oracle SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life‑saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life‑changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Buyer/ Planner is responsible for to plan material requirements, procure materials and services, and ensure timely availability of components to support manufacturing while achieving quality, cost, inventory, and delivery objectives. This position reports to the Procurement and Supply chain Manager and is part of the Custom Engineering department at Cytiva based in Pune and will be an on‑site role. At Cytiva, our vision is to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.

What will you do:

• Raise and manage purchase orders for production and indirect materials.
• Run MRP and convert material demand into purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance and expedite critical deliveries.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, logistics, and sourcing teams.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels and safety stock.
• Ensure material availability to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
• Resolve supplier quality, delivery, and invoice issues.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes.

Who are you:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Commerce, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in procurement, planning, or supply chain operations.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. Please read our Applicant Data Privacy Notice carefully here.