Buyer I

About the Role The Buyer I for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics will own tactical procurement, inventory control, and supplier management to ensure material availability for site production and supply chain continuity. This on-site role reports to the Procurement Manager in the Miami-based Supply Chain team and supports continuous improvement aligned with Danaher’s system. What You'll Do

• Take ownership and uphold all corporate and site/department-specific physical and financial inventory targets while ensuring material availability in support of site production goals.
• Drive the analysis and review of demand data to support purchasing and planning decisions short and long term to ensure continuity of supply.
• Identify potential savings opportunities and lead cross-functional initiatives to achieve Purchase Price Variance financial goals, improve inventory performance and drive positive cash flow by expanding our Kanban program, adjusting safety stocks, and improving lead times.
• Manage vendor relationships to develop and champion characteristics of preferred suppliers.
• Maintain conformance to all Beckman Coulter policies and practices in an FDA regulated environment and provide guidance to junior associates. What We're Looking For
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in a tactical or strategic procurement role, or a master’s degree.
• Experience supporting PPV, MUV, and inventory targets.
• Familiarity with Oracle or similar MRP software navigation within the procurement. Nice to Have
• Leading or participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the establishment of or having a working familiarity with Kanban systems. Compensation & Benefits
• Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
• We believe in flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement with details provided by the interview team.