Supply Assurance Buyer - Temporary

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories in Hercules, CA is seeking a Purchasing/Production Planning professional to support manufacturing operations. You will place orders, manage supplier relationships, and monitor inventory to align with the production plan.

The role emphasizes SAP workflow, on-time deliveries, and continuous improvement in procurement processes, with a focus on quality and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 1-3 years' experience in purchasing or production planning.
• Experience expediting and issuing purchase orders.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Places purchasing orders for goods and services to support manufacturing.
• Manages supplier relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Monitors inventory levels to support production and inventory goals.
• Issues material purchase orders to support production 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 business needs.
• Ensure on-time delivery and quality standards for products/services.
• Work with scheduling to process expedites as necessary.

Skills

Experience in purchasing or production

Expediting and issuing POs

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline

Coursework towards CPM and/or CPIM certification

Tools

SAP

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.