Supply Assurance Buyer ll - Temporary

This Supply Assurance Buyer role is for the Richmond Chemical Plant that produces process chromatography resins, liquid buffers, monomer solutions, oils, and other specialized life science products. The Richmond Chemical plant has over 3000 SKUs, and complex batch production processes that runs over multiple work centers in a single process order. As a Supply Assurance Buyer II, you’ll be an integral part of the Manufacturing Group, collaborating with various functions such planning, production, QC, manufacturing Enginineering and warehouse. Ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support production and customer demand. Typical day includes reviewing supplier communications and ERP signals, addressing urgent chemical shortages, escalating supply issues, and coordinating with many manufacturing function teams. You’ll be responsible for purchase requision, monitor open purchase orders, validate and confirm supplier commitments, and procatively mitigate risks through follow-ups and contingency planning. You’ll be supporting long term initiatives like dual sourcing, supplier performance tracking, inventory optimization to strengthen overall supply continuity.

How You'll 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 You Bring:

• 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.
• 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).
• Experience with SAP preferred

Compensation: The estimated hourly range for this position is $36.90 to $49.95 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.  As a temporary associate, your employment will be managed directly through our approved agency provider.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

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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