Buyer

Abcam; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Buyer in the Direct Materials category, on-site in Waltham, MA. You will source, manage suppliers, and drive procurement execution to ensure supply continuity and cost optimization.

Join a global team and apply Danaher Business System (DBS) principles to improve efficiency and stakeholder experiences. Travel to UK/US may be required, and a valid driving record is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a business discipline (Supply Chain, Economics, Operations, Business Administration).
• Experience supporting procurement, sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, or supplier management.
• 2+ years in procurement roles with supplier negotiations, contract management, ERP/procurement systems, and procurement metrics analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and purchasing activities within Direct Materials, including supplier selection, contract administration, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, sustainability initiatives, and SRM reviews.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, support negotiations and execute cost reduction initiatives through price management, value analysis/value engineering (VAVE), and procurement best practices.
• Identify and deliver procurement process improvements using Danaher Business System principles to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, standardize work processes, and enhance stakeholder experience.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier negotiations

ERP / procurement systems

Cost reduction initiatives

Sustainability initiatives

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Economics / Operations / Business Administration or related

Tools

Oracle Cloud procurement

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Abcam, 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.

Progress happens together

At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, supplier management, and procurement execution within the Direct Materials category. This role supports the continuity of supply, cost optimization, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure operational and business objectives are achieved.

This position reports to the Global Category Lead and is part of the global procurement team located in Waltham, MA and will be an on-site role.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Manage sourcing and purchasing activities within the Direct Materials category, including supplier selection, contract administration, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, sustainability initiatives, and supplier relationship (SRM) reviews.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, support negotiations and execute cost reduction initiatives through price management, value analysis/value engineering (VAVE), and procurement best practices.
• Identify and deliver procurement process improvements using Danaher Business System principles to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, standardize work processes, and enhance stakeholder experience.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Operations, Business Administration or a related business discipline.
• Experience supporting procurement, sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, or supplier management activities.
• 2+ years’ experience in procurement roles, with exposure to supplier negotiations, contract management, ERP/procurement systems, and analysis of procurement metrics.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel to UK/US as per business need
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Life Sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or regulated manufacturing environments
• In possession of, or working towards a professional procurement certification such as CIPS, CIPM, CIPP, NGIP or equivalent
• Oracle Cloud procurement applications

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range for this role is $70k-85k. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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.

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