Supply Assurance Buyer - Temporary

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio‑Rad Laboratories, Inc. in Hercules, CA is seeking a purchasing specialist to place POs, manage supplier relationships, and monitor inventory to support manufacturing. You will work in SAP and coordinate with scheduling to keep production flowing.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in a related field, 1–3 years of purchasing or production planning experience, SAP proficiency, and coursework towards CPM/CPIM; strong Excel skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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.

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.

Skills

Purchase orders

Supplier management

SAP

Expediting

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP ERP

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: (Top 5 bullet points outlining the responsibilities and challenges of the role that allow candidates to make 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: (Top 5 required attributes, skills, and work experience)

• 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.