Buyer

Buyer 1

About:_ Vector Laboratories is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to join our growing team. As an organization known for its culture of service, reliable products and unmatched technical expertise, our employees are passionate about the impact and quality of their work. The opportunities we provide to work collaboratively and build trusting relationships in a team-oriented environment make Vector Laboratories an ideal place to learn, flourish and contribute to scientific advancement. We genuinely value diverse perspectives and ideas and strive to demonstrate how this approach results in success. With over 45 years of history, Vector Laboratories boasts an unparalleled reputation in protein labeling, detection, and conjugation. Our recent mergers and acquisitions have significantly expanded our portfolio, serving the biopharma industry, academia, life science tools, and diagnostics, providing comprehensive solutions to the life science industry. _We are looking to take Vector Laboratories to new heights and hope you’ll consider joining our globally impactful team!

Job Summary: We are seeking a Buyer I to join our Purchasing Team. This position is responsible for standard purchasing tasks and as well as supporting additional office functions. Purchasing duties include daily processing of purchase requisitions and purchase orders, monitoring delivery of purchased materials to meet manufacturing demands, collaborating with cross-functional team to ensure clear communication and accuracy, support new supplier onboarding process and other related duties. The successful candidate must have strong analytical and understanding of ERP systems, attention to details and effective communication to perform required job functions. This position is an on-site position based in Newark, CA, and reports to the Senior Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities:

· Perform high volume of daily purchasing related transactions

· Prepare and issue purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company approval policies

· Building and maintaining effective communications with external vendors and internal stakeholders

· Tracking purchases and monitoring inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment

· Run open purchase order report and outline potential items at risk

· Investigate shipment and invoice discrepancies as needed

· Update supplier information in ERP system and other software such as Excel and Access

· Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications (Experience, Education, Knowledge, and Skills):

· BS or BA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· 2 - 3 years of purchasing experience

· Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, in particular, Microsoft Word and Excel Attention to details

· 3 - 5 years work experience in manufacturing environment is a plus

· Ability to accurately and efficiently follow directions

Competencies Identified for Success:

· Excellence: Accurately and efficiently follows directions with high attention to detail. Works well under pressure and time constraints while maintaining a high level of work quality

· Relationships: Builds effective relationships through effective verbal and written communication with both external suppliers and internal customers and stakeholders

The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience, and other qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000