Contract Buyer

About the role

Our client, a global biotechnology company located in Southeast Austin, is seeking a Temporary Buyer to support purchasing and sourcing activities for direct and indirect materials used in a fast-paced biotechnology manufacturing environment. This individual will partner closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure material availability, maintain inventory levels, expedite orders, and support operational objectives while identifying cost-saving opportunities. This is a 3-4 month contract position with the potential to become a full time role. This role is fully onsite Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30/5PM. Dress code is Business Casual.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, laboratory supplies, scientific equipment, business supplies, and services based on inventory requirements and production needs.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with internal departments to maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Monitor supplier performance, expedite orders when necessary, and proactively resolve delivery issues.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and support purchasing initiatives.
• Manage inventory using min/max, reorder point, and other inventory planning tools.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities with suppliers.
• Coordinate the disposition of defective or non-conforming materials and drive corrective actions.
• Support project teams with material procurement for new products and customer initiatives.
• Maintain ongoing communication with suppliers, internal customers, and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing, life sciences, biotechnology, medical device, or diagnostics environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience purchasing reagents, chemicals, laboratory products, or scientific equipment is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles, units of measure, and material planning concepts.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Associate degree or some college coursework preferred.

Benefits

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.