Supply Assurance Buyer - Temp

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories in Hercules, CA, is seeking a Purchasing/Materials Specialist to support manufacturing operations. The role focuses on placing POs, managing suppliers, monitoring inventory, and ensuring timely delivery and quality to meet production goals.

You will work with SAP, expedite orders, resolve invoice issues, and continuously improve purchasing efficiency. Suitable candidates have 1–3 years in purchasing or production planning and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 1–3 years' experience in purchasing or production planning.
• Experience expediting and issuing purchase orders.
• Experience with SAP strongly preferred.
• CPM/CPIM coursework preferred.
• Full knowledge of the principles and theories of purchasing/materials.
• Proficiency in Windows, Teams, and Office.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for manufacturing goods and services.
• Manage supplier relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels to support production goals.
• Issue POs to support production and resolve supply problems.
• Actively manage SAP workflow.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and minimize overdue invoices.
• Evaluate stocking levels to meet business needs.
• Ensure on-time delivery and quality.
• Process expedites with scheduling team.
• Introduce efficiencies in purchasing.
• Participate in supplier audits and business reviews.
• Comply with certifications and safety requirements.
• Maintain records related to purchasing activities.
• Process RTVs for non-conforming materials.

Skills

SAP familiarity

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

CPM/CPIM coursework

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Teams

Job description

Snapshot of the Candidate's Day:

(Describe in a short paragraph, what a day in the life of this role might look like)

Places purchase orders for goods and services needed in support of a manufacturing facility and manage supplier relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency. Purchase of direct materials in support of the manufacturing plan is the primary objective. This activity is primarily driven through the Manufacturing Materials Resource Planning (MRP).

How the Candidate Will Make an Impact:

• 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.

What the Candidate Brings:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or
• related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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).

Legal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.