Buyer II - Reagents/Consumables

About the role

The Buyer II plays a crucial role in planning and procuring production-related materials to support manufacturing requirements while maintaining targeted inventory levels. This position leverages SAP MRP outputs, planning tools, and supplier agreements to ensure continuity of supply, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, procure, and ensure availability of production-related materials for assigned commodities
• Utilize SAP MRP, master schedules, and planning tools to generate forecasts and purchase orders
• Maintain inventory levels aligned with established planning classes and targets
• Monitor supplier performance, part availability, inventory trends, and cost metrics
• Apply demand flow strategies and adjust replenishment signals as needed
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Sourcing teams
• Cook up returns of non-conforming material and support supplier corrective actions
• Support sourcing projects, supply agreements, and contract activities
• Proactively resolve material flow issues impacting production or customer delivery
• Ensure all work complies with company quality procedures and regulatory requirements
• Support material transitions from projects into routine production
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field (Supply Chain, Info Systems etc.) or HS diploma/GED and 2 additional years of relevant procurement, purchasing, or demand planning experience
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in purchasing, procurement, or demand planning
• Experience procuring machined components, electronic PCBAs, sheet metal, and plastic molded parts
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification
• Experience in the biotech industry
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective organization, planning, and time management, analytical and critical thinking skills, attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, strong problem-solving and supplier relationship management skills, ability to collaborate cross-functionally at all levels

Working Conditions

Office and manufacturing environment. Minimal domestic travel (~0.1%).

Pay

The pay for this role is between $75,000 and $102,000. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMérieux's bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

Total Rewards

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Variety of voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves