Buyer

The Buyer will collaborate with the Category Manager / Purchasing Manager / Purchasing Director to define and implement bioMérieux’s Purchasing Strategies for the assigned categories; accountable for category strategy implementation across the Company and ensure that any local activity is conducted in accordance with category strategies. Support operations at site level: manage local supply base; ensure contract compliance; manage suppliers’ performance; perform administrative tasks related to purchasing processes and procedures; manage SAP data; ensure supplier files are audit-ready and perform contract administration.
Primary Duties
Supports and communicates the assigned purchasing category strategies and drive strategy implementation locally. Master assigned categories in terms of cost model, benchmarks, market trends, product technical roadmaps, and target costing.
In collaboration with category managers, lead the cross functional team that works at defining the commodity strategies under their responsibility.
Negotiate Agreements; process purchase orders; perform contract administration; lead the management and resolution of claims with suppliers; escalate contractual non-performance; manage supply changes; define supplier relationship terms.
Develop and manage Supplier Panels for assigned categories. Lead the supplier approval process and follow up with Quality and Business Partners to obtain all documentation required for approval.
Implement regular Supplier Performance reviews (Including the follow up of corrective action and continuous improvement plans).
Prepare and lead the negotiation with suppliers on yearly QCD performance targets. Prepares and leads periodic management reviews (QCD performance status, strategic positioning evaluation, business perspectives, strategic product/market developments). Defines and manages long-term QCD improvement initiatives. Mobilizes relevant bioMérieux resources to capture and implement Suppliers’ innovation and QCD improvement ideas.
Process Opex purchase orders, providing products and services to the end users in order to satisfy their needs and improve their performances, following the full process from sourcing to delivery, defining and implementing cost improvement initiatives.
Purchasing administration: create and maintain data and documents linked with supplier database, (price list, payment tools and terms, contracts, NDAs) and maintain supplier quality file. Support specific purchasing tasks (launch RFI/Q/Ps, summarize results, execute contracts, etc.) and contribute to purchasing department reporting.
Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired Education, Training and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics preferred.
2+ years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain, including apprenticeships or internships in areas such as category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing/procurement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
Effective Presentation Skills - including the ability to present technical data
Reach mutually beneficial agreements through effective communication and compromise
Informing others by sharing clear, timely information to ensure alignment.
Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.
Travel Requirements
Domestic travel required: 5%
International travel required: 0%
Total travel required: 5%
The estimated salary range for this role based in North Carolina is between $73,100 – 109,600. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.
In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:
· A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options