Strategic Buyer — Life Sciences Procurement

Bio-Techne Corp.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Legal shield

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship program

Career development opportunities

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Bio-Techne Corp. in San Jose, CA is hiring a Buyer to purchase goods and services, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.

The role collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to fulfill procurement needs and maintain strong vendor relationships. Candidates typically hold an associate or bachelor’s in business or supply chain and have 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience, with strong negotiation and communication skills and proficiency in procurement software and

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 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 quality or delivery issues.
• Maintain records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.
• Collaborate with inventory and warehouse teams to track stock levels and optimize replenishment.
• Ensure compliance with 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bio-Techne Corp. in San Jose, CA is hiring a Buyer to purchase goods and services, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.

The role collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to fulfill procurement needs and maintain strong vendor relationships. Candidates typically hold an associate or bachelor’s in business or supply chain and have 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience, with strong negotiation and communication skills and proficiency in procurement software and