Junior Buyer

About the role

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Responsibilities

• Place and maintain raw material purchase orders and releases based on Planning direction, MRP requirements, Kanban and established purchasing procedures.
• Track, confirm, and expedite supplier deliveries, following up on open orders and escalating potential delays, shortages, or supply risks.
• Maintain material shortage and stock-out reporting, including supplier commitments, expected delivery dates, and recovery actions.
• Support supplier onboarding and maintain accurate supplier and purchasing information within applicable systems.
• Collaborate onsite with Planning, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and other operational partners to resolve material availability issues and support changing production requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2 or more years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of purchasing processes, purchase order management, and supplier delivery follow-up.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and knowledge of purchasing programs and MRP
• Supplier management and performance reporting
• Excellent written and verbal skills – ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $63,000 - $83,000. This range reflects the company’s good‑faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The role is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Schedule

This is an onsite position located in Vista, California, requiring work onsite with Planning, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and other operational partners.