Buyer

Job Title: Buyer, Indirect Procurement Job Description This role leads purchasing activities for all indirect goods, services, capital, and lab consumables at a Colorado facility. The Buyer partners closely with Supply Chain, Process Sciences, Facilities, Warehouse, and other internal stakeholders, as well as external suppliers, to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and compliant supply in a fast-paced environment. The position requires high accuracy, strong planning skills, and the ability to flex and pivot as the organization grows. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent communication skills who enjoys building relationships and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes. Responsibilities Procure indirect materials, capital equipment, services, and lab consumables to meet operational requirements while balancing supply reliability, price, and quality. Review purchase requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and procedures. Ensure all purchase requests include appropriate contracts, documentation, and justification prior to processing. Process purchase orders with a high degree of accuracy and compliance, providing clear justification for orders. Track order progress from placement through delivery and engage proactively with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery. Update systems with accurate delivery dates and publish open order reports to keep stakeholders informed of order status, inventory, and any delays. Follow up on past-due orders with suppliers until delivery and receipt are completed, escalating issues as needed. Assist the Accounts Payable team in reconciling discrepant or problematic invoices related to purchase orders. Maintain accurate procurement-related data and supplier records in Coupa and NetSuite to ensure purchase orders process without discrepancies. Work within a preferred supplier list and collaborate with end users, suppliers, and Accounts Payable to support efficient and compliant purchasing. Identify opportunities to improve buying channels, including implementing cXML punchouts, electronic ordering, supplier consolidation, and sourcing events. Document and report on supplier performance and key performance indicators (KPIs) using internal and external supplier performance surveys and systematic reporting tools. Manage supplier relationships by fostering positive working partnerships, clearly communicating business priorities, and aligning goods and services with operational needs. Perform supplier management analytics, including monitoring KPIs and generating reports to support data-driven decision-making. Collaborate and communicate effectively with onsite stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure business needs are understood and met. Support internal inventory management and improvement projects, including aligning purchasing with inventory replenishment methods and production planning. Identify areas where procurement process improvements are needed, cost savings can be achieved, or contractual agreements are required. Align with other Procurement team members to develop optimal supplier relationships, efficient procurement strategies, company-wide pricing agreements, and system enhancements. Facilitate end-to-end procurement for high-priority and urgent requests, expediting tasks among requesters, suppliers, couriers, and approvers to achieve on-time delivery for critical activities. Train end users as needed on new ERP and purchasing systems, including Coupa and NetSuite, to ensure consistent and effective system use. Assist the Procurement team with ad hoc requests and projects, and provide coverage for procurement colleagues during absences. Support the broader Procurement function by contributing to team goals, sharing best practices, and helping to enhance procurement processes. Maintain a customer-service mindset by being present during core hours, building trust, and providing responsive support to internal stakeholders. Demo…

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