Buyer II

Job Summary

Service Parts Buyer II, Instrument and Enterprise Services (IES) Division. This role sits within the Purchasing and Sourcing team in the Instrument and Enterprise Services (IES) division at the company. Supports the procurement and availability of service materials to meet customer and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support service parts procurement activities in line with demand requirements, inventory plans, and the order plan.
• Aid in ensuring service parts availability across global distribution centers to support field service and customer commitments.
• Partner with Global Business Solutions (GBS) to support efficient execution of transactional procurement activities and follow established processes.
• Contribute to supplier negotiations and pricing discussions, contributing to cost control and year-over-year cost savings initiatives under guidance from senior team members.
• Support supplier relationship management activities, including participation in performance reviews focused on delivery, service levels, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with IES Supply Chain teams (Logistics, Demand Planning, Master Data, and Sourcing) to resolve routine issues and escalate more complex matters as required.
• Support field service technicians by providing delivery status updates and assisting with expediting materials to meet committed delivery timelines.
• Maintain material master data in SAP and related systems, ensuring key parameters such as lead time and MRP settings are kept up to date.
• Contribute to cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and supporting implementation.
• Review purchase orders, order confirmations, and advance shipping notices (ASNs) for accuracy and completeness.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or further vocational training (e.g., APICS, CIPS, BME), or equivalent early-career experience in a supply chain or procurement environment.
• Developing analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with data and follow defined processes.
• Experience in a service organization and spare parts supply chain is an advantage but not required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.