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SENIOR MATERIALS BUYER

Danaher Corporation
Indianapolis, IN, United States
Full-time

Senior Materials Buyer

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America Category Supply Chain & Logistics Job Id R1196946 Our career site no longer supports applications submitted via Internet Explorer.

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JOB DESCRIPTION Beckman Coulter Life Sciences mission is to empower those seeking answers to lifes most important scientific and healthcare questions.

With a legacy spanning 80+ years, we have long been a trusted partner to our customers, who are working to transform science and healthcare with the next groundbreaking discovery.

As part of our team of more than 2,900 associates across 130 countries, youll help drive our vision of accelerating answersand our commitment to excellence.

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, were pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

Senior Buyer will oversee the successful purchasing of medical device components to support manufacturing and ensure ongoing competitiveness and profitability.

This individual will work directly with domestic and international suppliers to develop strong business relationships and establish a supplier base as a platform for future growth.

Nature of Role : Reporting to the Materials Manager, this person will be a key member of a core team that includes experienced professionals in Engineering, Commodity Management, Supplier Quality and Manufacturing in a fast pace environment.

While managing KanBan ordering process, this is also a broad-based role incorporating supplier communications, negotiation, document preparation, records management, financial administration, scheduling, inventory management, and general problem-solving.

The successful candidate will be a key team member in developing standard processes and in the support of ongoing manufacturing operations.

Requirements :

  • 3 years of experience with complex supply chains and inventory management systems.
  • A Bachelors Degree in business or in a technical discipline with experience in purchasing is preferred.
  • This position requires outstanding organizational and follow-through skills, strong interpersonal and communication skill, and a proven ability to work independently.

Preferred Experience :

  • Knowledge of International procurement & shipping (total cost model)
  • Negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of Oracle or other business operations / purchasing system
  • Experience with total cost of material sourcing and procuring
  • Experience with complex supply chains and inventory management systems
  • Manage multiple projects with high fluidity of priorities changes
  • Proven experience and results in negotiating with suppliers
  • Strong Computer Skills Required -Advanced skills in Microsoft Products; including advanced-level skills in Excel
  • Fluency in secondary language such as Chinese or Spanish

When you join us, youll also be joining Danahers global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win.

As an associate, youll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.

Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

The EEO posters are available here.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us at 202.419.7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

If youve ever wondered whats within you, theres no better time to find out.

When you join us, youll also be joining Danahers global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win.

As an associate, youll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.

Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

The EEO posters are available .

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

If youve ever wondered whats within you, theres no better time to find out.

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