Supervisor, Purchasing and Planning

For 75 years, Fujirebio Diagnostics Inc. is a leading worldwide biotechnology company and the innovation engine behind diagnostic breakthroughs that reach patients worldwide. Our in vitro diagnostics (IVD) technology powers critical tests across the globe’s leading diagnostic platforms. We are a biomarker and diagnostic content provider that strengthens diagnostics for everyone.

About the role

The Supervisor, Purchasing and Planning plans, directs and develops procedures to achieve all company objectives and goals related to purchasing and planning, as well as the MRP system. The role ensures products and services are ordered in a timely manner, creates and reviews requisitions, obtains quotations, negotiates prices, evaluates suppliers, and fosters long‑term relationships with strategic suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing: Process and administer purchase orders; source and cost commodities for customer quotes; analyze quotations, proposals/bids, and contracts; award suppliers; review and procure material requirements from the MRP system; handle capital project requisitions; coordinate returns, repairs, and preventative maintenance; manage office supplies and First Aid cabinet; resolve delivery, supply, invoicing, and quality issues.
• Suppliers: Process supplier credit applications; evaluate, approve, and control suppliers; negotiate service and rental contracts.
• Planning: Establish and maintain minimum inventory levels and safety stock; communicate backorders, price differences, and specification changes to end users; provide supervision and backup for planning activities.
• MRP System: Perform Oracle activities such as system maintenance, applying sourcing rules, approving supplier lists, and managing supplier data.
• General: Represent Purchasing in product development, change control, MRB, forecasting, and demand planning; promote equal employment opportunity and workforce diversity; follow environmental, health, and safety policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Strong computer skills, including purchasing and inventory management software (e.g., Oracle).
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Excellent attendance.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to work in a high‑pressure, deadline‑oriented environment.
• Good analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing.
• APICS certification preferred.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that starts on day one, including three medical plans, savings and spending accounts, employer‑paid dental & vision, 401(k) match up to 6 %, life insurance and disability, educational assistance, Employee Assistance Program, generous paid time‑off, paid holidays, and opportunity for advancement.