Senior Buyer

Jobtailor; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care program

Paid time off

Job summary

Danaher Corporation is looking for a Senior Buyer in Miami, Florida, to manage procurement processes essential for manufacturing. This role involves placing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of materials.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in business, alongside strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits through Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5+ years business experience or Master’s with 3+ years.
• Strong skills in organization, communication, and operation processes.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and parts efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Place new purchase orders and manage existing ones.
• Negotiate favorable pricing with suppliers.
• Establish contract terms and manage supplier performance.
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with production planning for timely deliveries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Operational process skills

ERP proficiency

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Senior Buyer who will be responsible for the Value Stream, including preparing and processing requisitions and placing purchase orders for the procurement of commodities and supplies necessary for the manufacturing of our products. This role is responsible for alignment with the Production Planner to ensure materials are readily available to support the production plan. The position reports to the Senior Manager, Materials & Planning, and is part of the Supply Chain team located in Indianapolis and is an on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Place new POs and follow up on existing POs and execution of tactical processes related to purchasing.
• Work to negotiate favorable pricing with vendors/suppliers.
• Establish contract terms with suppliers and drive ongoing supplier optimization to ensure that organizational metrics are achieved and manage the supply base, including negotiating, supplier OTD, and forecasting.
• Identify and facilitate continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with and support production planning and Value Stream to ensure timely delivery to our customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5+ years of general business experience or Master's degree with 3+ years general business experience or Doctoral degree with 0+ years of experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and detailed operational process skills to keep all parties informed of attainment or missing metric targets.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, such as high volume of suppliers (100+) and parts (average of 700 active parts), and escalating issues as needed.
• Proficient with any ERP, Excel, and agile in learning new software.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CPM Certification.
• Experience in manufacturing, buying or planning for instrument/accessory products.

Benefits

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, 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 (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home).

EEO Statement

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf).

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or [e-mail].