Supply Assurance Buyer — Materials & Inventory Lead

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical plans

Free HSA funds

Fertility offering with stipend

Group life and disability

Paid parental leave

401k + profit sharing

Employee stock purchase program

Mental health platform

Learning and development opportunities

Education benefits

Student debt relief program

Pet insurance

Wellness challenges and support

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories, based in Irvine, California, seeks a Supply Assurance Buyer to ensure production materials are available while balancing inventory and demand. This on-site role requires commuting distance to Irvine and entails five days per week in the office.

You will manage MRP execution, direct/indirect purchasing, expediting, supplier issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination to optimize inventory and production flow. Competitive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, logistics, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing and planning experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with MS Office and Excel.
• Knowledgeable of SAP ERP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely execution of MRP supply, forecast, and exception reports to suppliers, aligning supplier delivery commitments with production requirements.
• Oversee purchasing of both direct and indirect commodities, including chemicals, biologicals, and packaging components.
• Expedite deliveries and address material shortages to support uninterrupted production.
• Manage and resolve supplier returns, goods receipts, and invoice discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain data accuracy and integrity while adhering to established procedures and standards.
• Optimize inventory levels to support production needs while minimizing inventory holding costs.
• Serve as a liaison between Purchasing and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on supply needs and priorities.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Bio-Rad Laboratories, based in Irvine, California, seeks a Supply Assurance Buyer to ensure production materials are available while balancing inventory and demand. This on-site role requires commuting distance to Irvine and entails five days per week in the office.

You will manage MRP execution, direct/indirect purchasing, expediting, supplier issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination to optimize inventory and production flow. Competitive benefits accompany this opportunity.