Strategic Direct Materials Buyer - Life Sciences

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

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.