Advanced Buyer - Hematology

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute procurement activities to support production, inventory health, and service objectives
• Collaborate closely with production planning teams to synchronize purchasing with manufacturing schedules, capacity, and demand forecasts
• Source critical and sensitive materials, including human blood products, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards
• Place and manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and follow up on delays or issues
• Analyze inventory levels, demand, lead times, production plans, and human blood product availability to support replenishment decisions and optimize supply continuity
• Generate human blood units assignment based on product and manufacturing needs by analyzing screening data to ensure optimal utilization and compliance
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory data in the ERP system in compliance with SOPs
• Communicate supply status, risks, constraints, and potential impacts on production and sourcing of sensitive materials to internal partners
• Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, suppliers, and specialized vendors involved in human blood sourcing to resolve supply challenges and adjust plans as needed
• Support continuous improvement efforts within purchasing, production planning, inventory management, and sourcing processes
• Utilize tools such as Power BI, SmartSheets, and Microsoft Excel to analyze data, generate reports, and support decision-making

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, production planning, manufacturing, or sourcing sensitive biological materials such as human blood
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems and integrating production planning data
• Experience in ISO-regulated environments (ISO 9001 / ISO 13485) and compliance with regulations impacting human blood sourcing preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, supply chain processes, production planning, and human blood sourcing regulations and logistics
• Proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools including Power BI, SmartSheets, and advanced Microsoft Excel
• Ability to generate human blood units assignment by analyzing screening data aligned to product and manufacturing requirements
• Skills in analyzing inventory, production, supply data, and human blood product availability to support decision-making and align procurement with manufacturing and regulatory needs
• Skills in problem-solving and issue resolution within defined procedures
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple assignments
• Ability to work independently on routine assignments and with guidance on complex issues
• Ability to build productive working relationships across departments and with specialized suppliers
• Skills in writing and communicating clearly and effectively in English

Desired Certifications

• Certifications related to planning, procurement, or sourcing such as APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

Working Conditions

• Onsite work in a standard business office and operations environment
• No travel required
• Able to work hours that conform to core department operations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods

Benefits

• Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield
• Investment in employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA
• Empowerment of employees to develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more
• Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging
• Accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave
• Foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table