Buyer (temporary)

Procurement of indirect materials and services. Place purchase orders for goods and services needed in support of a manufacturing facility and manage supplier relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency.  Purchase of indirect goods and services in support of the manufacturing plant is the primary objectives. Investigating and solving invoice issues is a part of this.  

How You'll Make An Impact: 

• Issue Indirect purchase orders, invoicing management, sourcing, expediting, PO maintenance, support supplier performance management, support supplier selection/qualification.
• Process orders in a timely manner and in compliance with best practices.
• Provide timely information regarding order processing, procedures and system updates
• Recognize and reconcile any potential order conflicts such as delivery/shipping delays, pricing errors, and out of stock situations to ensure orders will deliver on time and in full
• Resolve and/or escalate critical order issues to achieve manufacturing goals and priorities
• Utilize SAP order reporting to identify and reconcile order exceptions which could cause delays in deliveries / production.

What You Bring :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Procurement or Supply Chain Management, or related discipline. 
• Minimum of three years procurement experience preferred.   
• Basic knowledge and application of the principles and theories of purchasing/materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Good oral and written communication, negotiation, and multitasking skills with good organizational skills.
• SAP experience preferred

Vaccination Requirement:  Ability and consent to upload proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination into our secure database within 3 days of start date.

Compensation: The estimated hourly range for this position is $30.00 - $43.00 per hour at the time of posting.  Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.  Temporary associates will be paid by our approved providers.

About Bio-Rad:  Bio-Rad is a global leader providing a broad array of clinical diagnostics and life science research products. With a team of more than 8,000 employees and a global network of operations serving our customers, we help people live longer, healthier lives.Bio-Rad was founded over six decades ago and has continued to provide the healthcare industry with innovative and useful products that help life science researchers accelerate the discovery process and medical diagnostic labs obtain faster, better results. EEO/AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled/Race/Ethnicity/Gender/Age

Agency Non-Solicitation:  Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so.Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Qualifications

What You Bring :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Procurement or Supply Chain Management, or related discipline. 

• Minimum of three years procurement experience preferred.   
• Basic knowledge and application of the principles and theories of purchasing/materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Good oral and written communication, negotiation, and multitasking skills with good organizational skills.
• SAP experience preferred

Vaccination Requirement: 

Due to the higher threat of more infectious and deadly COVID-19 variant strains emerging, Bio-Rad recently announced a new mandatory vaccination policy requiring its US employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Bio-Rad will make reasonable accommodations for valid exemptions based on disability, medical, or religious reasons. With this policy, Bio-Rad joins a growing list of companies that are prioritizing sound science and available facts to best ensure the ongoing safety of its employees and the community.

About Bio-Rad:

Bio-Rad is a global leader providing a broad array of clinical diagnostics and life science research products. With a team of more than 8,000 employees and a global network of operations serving our customers, we help people live longer, healthier lives.

Bio-Rad was founded over six decades ago and has continued to provide the healthcare industry with innovative and useful products that help life science researchers accelerate the discovery process and medical diagnostic labs obtain faster, better results.

EEO/AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled/Race/Ethnicity/Gender/Age

Agency Non-Solicitation:

Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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