Buyer II

As one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, to accelerate time-to-market, and to support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We have been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for over 60 years now. Today, more than 8,500 employees distributed across 90 locations around the world continue to delight our customers with innovative solutions.

Bruker Spatial Biology, a division of Bruker Corporation, provides industry-leading spatial molecular biology solutions consisting of instruments, assays, software, and services to empower life sciences researchers around the world. Bruker Spatial Biology is comprised of the former Nanostring and Canopy Biosciences product offerings.

The Buyer/Planner II plays a critical role in managing a high volume of requisitions for materials and services on a daily basis, while supporting the Supply Chain operations in production planning, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management. This individual

handles details of a confidential and critical nature and must function efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced professional environment.

Essential Functions:

Procure materials, supplies, capital equipment and services for all functional areas
• Receive requisitions and check each item for quantity, specifications, and delivery requirements
• Develop and investigate supply sources. May issue request for quotations, proposals, or bids for those items not covered by any existing purchasing arrangement.
• Work under general supervision with latitude for independent judgement
• May consult with senior peers on certain projects
• Continually work to drive down procurement costs and increase margins
• Maintain a strong relationship with suppliers
• Run MRP at reasonable intervals and place appropriate PO's
• Create and supply purchasing forecasts to vendors as required
• Support and maintain internal forecasts for consumables and off the shelf products

Qualifications and Requirements (Education, Experience, Specific Skills):

• At least 2 years of related experience in a dynamic, high tech environment
• Familiarity with an ERP system, preferably SAP or Microsoft Navision
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• High degree of detail orientation
• Ability to work independently with little oversight
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to manage communications from both internal and external sources

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in supply chain or business management
• Working experience in the biotech/life science industry is preferred

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $63,000/ yr and $108,000/ yr provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.