Buyer

BIO-TECHNE Corp; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

ESPP

HSA

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship

Job summary

Bio-Techne Corp is seeking a Buyer to procure goods and services for our organization, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to fulfill procurement requirements and maintain positive vendor relationships.

The role requires 1–3 years in purchasing or supply chain, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. A relevant degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain functions.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational abilities.
• Proficient with procurement software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and solicit quotes from vendors.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Place purchase orders and follow up to ensure timely delivery.
• Evaluate supplier performance and address quality or delivery issues.
• Maintain records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
• Collaborate with inventory and warehouse teams to optimize replenishment.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Assist in vendor selection and development processes.
• Support cost control and budget adherence.
• Prepare procurement reports as required by management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Business / Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting‑edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range: $56,700.00 - $93,300.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing goods and services needed by the organization to support operations, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. The Buyer works closely with suppliers and internal departments to fulfill procurement requirements and maintain positive vendor relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review purchase requisitions and solicit quotes from vendors.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to secure favorable agreements.
• Place purchase orders and follow up to ensure timely delivery.
• Evaluate supplier performance and address any quality or delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
• Collaborate with inventory and warehouse teams to track stock levels and optimize replenishment.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Assist in vendor selection and development processes.
• Support cost control and budget adherence efforts.
• Prepare procurement reports as required by management.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain functions.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational abilities.
• Proficient with procurement software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.

This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant work status). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.