Senior Buyer

Bring more to life at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies. Our work saves lives, and we’re united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters, harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement to turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life.

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today. We accelerate answers to critical questions through automation, developing innovations for scientists by scientists. With over 3,300 global colleagues, many from the laboratory, we’ve been advancing human health since 1935—and we’re just beginning.

About the role

The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing the Kanban ordering process and plays a broad-based role incorporating supplier communications, negotiation, document preparation, records management, financial administration, inventory management, new product introduction, and general problem-solving. This position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is part of the Manufacturing team located in San Jose, operating on-site.

Responsibilities

• Support a complex Electro/Mechanical supply chain and inventory management system.
• Plan inventory levels, locations, and execute all forecasting and planning programs.
• Identify and execute inventory reduction and cost reduction projects.
• Champion material processes, promote problem-solving around On-Time Delivery misses, implement effective countermeasures, negotiate with suppliers, and provide feedback to affected parties on delivery challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience in purchasing and working with supply chain and inventory management systems (e.g., KANBAN, MRP, Oracle or similar).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Products.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong communication across teams and upwards through the organization.
• Proven track record in prioritizing multiple tasks and assignments.

Benefits

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs, including:

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees.

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 - $120,000. This role is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.