Strategic Supply Assurance Buyer – SAP & Materials

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories in California (Richmond area) is seeking an On-Site Purchasing Specialist to support a manufacturing facility by placing orders and managing supplier relationships to optimize the supply chain.

You will monitor inventory, issue POs, resolve invoice discrepancies, and collaborate with scheduling to expedite production, with SAP experience and CPM/CPIM coursework preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline.
• 1-3 years' experience in purchasing or production planning fields.
• Experience expediting and issuing purchase orders.
• Experience with SAP strongly preferred.
• Coursework towards CPM and/or CPIM certification is preferred.
• Full knowledge and application of the principles and theories of purchasing/materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Teams, and Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Places purchasing orders for goods and services needed in support of manufacturing.
• Manages supplier relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Monitors inventory/stock levels to support production and inventory goals.
• Issues material purchase orders to support production. Identifies and resolves potential supply problems.
• Actively manages workflow in SAP system.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies to minimize overdue invoices and ensure supply availability.
• Evaluate stocking levels and adjust to meet the needs of the business.
• Ensures products/services get delivered on time and meet quality standards.
• Work with scheduling team to process expedites as necessary to support production.
• Introduce and manage efficiencies through effective purchasing.
• Participates in supplier audits / business reviews.
• Complies with commercial certification programs and applicable safety requirements.
• Maintains files and records related to purchasing activities.
• Process RTV's (return to vendor) for Non-Conforming Materials.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier management

SAP

Production planning

Inventory management

Excel

CPIM/CPM coursework

MS Office

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/Business Admin or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Bio-Rad Laboratories in California (Richmond area) is seeking an On-Site Purchasing Specialist to support a manufacturing facility by placing orders and managing supplier relationships to optimize the supply chain.

You will monitor inventory, issue POs, resolve invoice discrepancies, and collaborate with scheduling to expedite production, with SAP experience and CPM/CPIM coursework preferred.