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San Jose, CAFull-time$57–93K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$57–93K/yr
Location
San Jose, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Buyer purchases goods and services to support organizational operations, with a focus on cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. The role works with suppliers and internal departments to meet procurement needs and maintain vendor relationships. It is based in person in San Jose and seeks 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

NegotiationCommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizationProcurement SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeTask Management

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, or Related Field1+ Years Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

In-person

San Jose, CA

Full time

JR102200

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:

$56,700.00 - $93,300.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing goods and services needed by the organization to support operations, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. The Buyer works closely with suppliers and internal departments to fulfill procurement requirements and maintain positive vendor relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Review purchase requisitions and solicit quotes from vendors.

  • Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to secure favorable agreements.

  • Place purchase orders and follow up to ensure timely delivery.

  • Evaluate supplier performance and address any quality or delivery issues.

  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information.

  • Collaborate with inventory and warehouse teams to track stock levels and optimize replenishment.

  • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.

  • Assist in vendor selection and development processes.

  • Support cost control and budget adherence efforts.

  • Prepare procurement reports as required by management.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

  • 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain functions.

  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.

  • Detail-oriented with good organizational abilities.

  • Proficient with procurement software and Microsoft Office applications.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

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.

This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services.

Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.

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