Procurement Buyer

LGC is a leading global life science tools company dedicated to providing essential components and solutions in high-growth application areas. The Procurement Buyer will support Material Planning, Purchasing, and Procurement efforts to optimize inventory levels and manage supply chain initiatives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Understand and analyze materials demand generated within IFS, validating and querying discrepancies from historical usage
• Maintain and calculate safety stock policies within IFS
• Establish and apply lot size data (Min, Multiple, and Max) accurately by part within IFS
• Provide detailed inventory projections and health categorizations through material inventory analysis
• Communicate changes to base data and their impacts through Monthly SIOPs
• Convert system-generated purchase requisitions to Planned status, confirming the need for firm purchase orders with suppliers
• Generate and analyze part availability exception messages, resolving or mitigating issues, and communicating risks effectively
• Participate in Weekly Planning reviews to discuss supply risks and support root cause analysis for material availability issues
• Prepare and deliver key material supply and inventory updates in monthly site SIOP meetings
• Provide accurate material forecast data as required
• Improve costs by analyzing demand and determining efficient purchase quantities and inventory locations, considering global requirements
• Manage local and assigned global vendors to ensure strong collaboration and meet site needs
• Assist with supplier interviews, selection, negotiation, and contract preparation and execution

Skills

• Bachelor's degree and/or relevant work experience in related field
• Proficiency in leading ERP software (IFS/SAP etc.)
• Familiarity with MRP and Master Data in a Purchasing function
• Understanding of documentation and processes supporting material planning
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• 1-3 year of relevant work experience in supply chain or purchasing
• Experience with IFS
• Knowledge of Product structures and Production routings
• Experience in a global manufacturing or biotech organization

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

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