Sr Buyer/Sr Procurement Analyst

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The Sr. Procurement Analyst for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is directly responsible for the planning, organizing, and execution of strategic and tactical procurement activities, specifically purchasing critical components and commodities for production across multiple value streams.

This position is part of the Procurement Department located in Chaska, MN, and will be a hybrid position. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

You will be a part of the Hardware Procurement Team and report to the Site Purchasing Manager responsible for overall Hardware Procurement. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multifunctional, and operations-focused role and want to work to build a world-class Healthcare organization-read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Responsible for supplier management to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction through use of established lean tools

• Follows material procurement and supplier management policies & procedures through SOP work instructions for supply chain.

• Works closely with Material Control, Planning, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Shipping/Receiving functions to track and report status and define priorities to meet production schedules. Manages elevated emergency situations, part shortages, and expedites when necessary. Works closely with Corporate Strategic Sourcing group to determine long-term corrective/preventative measures.

• Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in supplier OTD, Working Capital turns, Purchase Price Variance, and related KPI's/objectives by leveraging DBS tools, facilitation skills, and change management.

• Benchmark and incorporate best practices from other Danaher locations and build business cases to prioritize investments and process improvements that drive continuous improvement.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of experience in Procurement or a closely related field, or Master's Degree in Supply Chain with 3+ years of experience.

• Experience working in a high-volume work environment using interpersonal leadership skills

• Must have a strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems: Oracle EBS and Oracle Cloud working knowledge is preferred.

• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office applications especially Excel with the ability to learn new programs that are job specific.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CPM Certification.

• Demonstrated knowledge of how to effectively operate in a regulated environment (FDA, GMED, NCIS etc.).

• Previous experience with lean manufacturing processes

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement which requires a minimum of 2-3 days a week on site. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.

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