Buyer/Planner - Onsite - Ann Arbor, MI

Sartorius; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sartorius, a leading life science company, is seeking a Buyer/Planner in Ann Arbor, MI to enhance sourcing activities and manage vendor relationships. The role involves working closely with Product Development and Quality to ensure materials meet high standards. Join an innovative team dedicated to advancing scientific discoveries in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

401 k plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Comprehensive onboarding program

Various medical plans and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant working experience in purchasing.
• Proven knowledge in the area of Purchasing.
• Experience in Electronics, Mechanical Devices, Optics, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with key vendors.
• Analyze and modify material master data.
• Evaluate and adjust Purchase/Planned Orders to meet production demand.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP (SAP) systems

Job description

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Buyer/Planner - Onsite - Ann Arbor, MI

Apply locations Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R35652 As the Buyer/Planner, you will appraise and improve the sourcing activities for the assigned area of responsibility by analyzing the company's spending, supplying partnerships, and evaluating new possibilities.

This is an onsite position at our Ann Arbor, MI location.

What you will accomplish together with us:

• Maintain positive relationships with key vendors that deliver benefits to all parties
• Organize existing supply base
• Analyze and modify material master data to adequately meet demand while reducing risk
• Work closely with Product Development and Quality to improve the quality level of procured materials and services
• Process RFQs, purchase requisitions, POs, order confirmations, etc.
• Build strong rapport with key suppliers
• Identify and Implement actions in the area of risk management for the range of products
• Assist Quality in supplier audits
• Backfill for Purchasing Manager as needed
• Responsible for following all company policies, procedures, and relevant legal requirements, including Health and Safety rules and regulations
• Process RFQs, purchase requisitions, POs, and order confirmations
• Evaluate and adjust Purchase/Planned Orders to meet Production Demand daily
• Work closely with Production Planning to provide feedback when inventory demand will not be met
• Update SAP with current information on incoming POs
• Work with SCM on intercompany raw inventory needs and approval to ship
• Responsible for following all company policies, procedures, and relevant legal requirements, including Health and Safety rules and regulations.

What will convince us:

• Associate's degree in business administration or related field
• 3+ years of relevant working experience
• Proven knowledge in the area of Purchasing
• Proven software skills, e.g. Microsoft Office, ERP (SAP) systems

Proven buyer's experience in at least two of the following disciplines:

• Electronics
• Mechanical Devices (medical preferred)
• Optics
• Micro Fluidics
• Computers/memory (Hard Drives, RAM, Processors, etc.)
• Motion Control Products (motors, Linear Rails, etc.)
• Understanding of Reach Rohs compliance

We value:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Team working capabilities
• Strong, effective communication and negotiation skills
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCP here.

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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

We look forward to receiving your application.

www.sartorius.com/career

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at [e-mail]

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at [e-mail]

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
www.sartorius.com/careers

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