Senior Buyer

Job description

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide. Pay Range: $89,300.00 - $146,900.00 POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Procurement Specialist leads more complex procurement activities, providing expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization. They mentor junior procurement staff and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support company-wide procurement strategies, contributing to operational efficiency and financial performance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories or projects. Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management to maximize value and minimize risk. Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities. Manage relationships with key suppliers and coordinate supplier performance evaluations. Collaborate with internal stakeholders including finance, legal, operations, and engineering. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards. Mentor and train junior procurement team members. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and systems. Generate detailed procurement reports and provide insights to senior management. Support demand planning and inventory optimization efforts. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CPSM, CPP) preferred. 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement or sourcing roles. Proven track record of successful negotiation and supplier management. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with ERP systems and procurement software. Leadership experience or capability to lead cross-functional project teams. Why Join Bio-Techne: We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield. We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA. We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more. We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging. We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave. We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table. Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.