Senior Purchasing Lead

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Purchasing Lead who will be responsible for working with suppliers to improve performance, including understanding supply constraints, handling part escalations, and identifying opportunities for inventory reductions. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain, and is part of the Supply Chain team located in Indianapolis. This is an on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Supplier Performance, working with Supplier and Commodity Team to improve Supplier OTD by driving ongoing supplier optimization.
• Handle delivery/part escalations from the Site Buyers.
• Negotiate PO Liability with Suppliers.
• Work with Capacity Team to provide demand forecast to Suppliers.
• Collaborate with and support tactical buyers, production planning, and Value Stream to ensure timely delivery to our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5+ years of general business experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of general business experience, or Doctoral degree with 0+ years of experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and detailed operational process skills to keep all parties informed of attainment or missing metric targets.
• Proven ability to manage Suppliers.
• Data analysis and interpretation with PowerBI or similar tools.
• Proficient with ERP systems, Excel, and agile in learning new software.

Skills

• Creating and Developing Power BI Dashboards and other Analytical tools (preferred).
• SQL experience (preferred).
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CPM Certification (preferred).
• Experience in manufacturing, buying, or planning for instrument/accessory products (preferred).

Benefits

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.