BioTechne

Senior Buyer

BioTechne • $79K — $131K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field; advanced degree or certification preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement or sourcing roles.
  • Proven track record of successful negotiation and supplier management.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with ERP systems and procurement software.
  • Leadership experience or capability to lead cross-functional project teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories or projects.
  • Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management to maximize value and minimize risk.
  • Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Manage relationships with key suppliers and coordinate supplier performance evaluations.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders including finance, legal, operations, and engineering.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
  • Mentor and train junior procurement team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • Generous retirement savings options.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
Full Job Description

Pay Range:

$79,800.00 - $131,100.00

The Senior Buyer leads complex purchasing activities and independently manages supply continuity across critical materials and suppliers. This role resolves issues of diverse scope through analysis and creative problem-solving, exercises significant judgment, and provides guidance to lower-level Buyers. The Senior Buyer collaborates broadly across departments and typically receives minimal instruction on day-to-day responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement activities for complex or critical materials to ensure uninterrupted supply

  • Independently manage supplier performance, delivery issues, and inventory risks

  • Analyze supply, demand, and inventory trends to recommend corrective actions

  • Resolve a wide range ofpurchasingand supply issues using sound judgment and experience

  • Build strong cross-functional partnerships to align supply strategies and execution

  • Train and mentor lower-level Buyers onpurchasingprocesses, tools, and best practices

  • Drive process improvements and contribute topurchasingand supply chain initiatives

Education and Experience

  • Bachelors degree inSupplyChain, Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing

  • Advanced experience with ERP or MRP systems

  • Experience in regulated environments (ISO 9001 / ISO 13485)required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge of purchasing, inventory, and supply chain principles

  • Skills in troubleshooting complex supply issues and leading independent initiatives

  • Skills in mentoring and knowledge sharing

  • Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions with limited guidance

  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels

  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions:

  • Onsite work in a standard business office and operations environment

  • Minimal travel within North America.

  • Ability to work hours that conform tocore departmentoperations (9am 6 pm)

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods

About BioTechne

Bio-Techne Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells life sciences tools, diagnostics, and reagents worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Protein Sciences, Diagnostics and Genomics, and Clinical Controls. The Protein Sciences segment offers proteins and reagent solutions, including cytokines and growth factors, antibodies, immunoassays, biologically active small molecule compounds, tissue culture reagents, and T-Cell activation technologies. The Diagnostics and Genomics segment provides blood chemistry and blood gas quality controls, hematology instrument controls, diagnostic immunoassays, and other bulk and custom reagents for the in vitro diagnostic market. The Clinical Controls segment offers a range of products comprising Thrombin Generation Assays, and quality controls and calibrators for various clinical instruments. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about BioTechne
Size
2,600 employees
Market Cap
$12.9 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$174.9 million
Founded
1981
5 Year Trend
+14.5%
Revenue
$798.9 million
NASDAQ
TECH
* Ladders Estimates

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