As one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, to accelerate time-to-market, and to support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We have been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for over 60 years now. Today, more than 8,500 employees distributed across 90 locations around the world continue to delight our customers with innovative solutions. Bruker Nano, one of Bruker’s four operating segments, provides customers in academic and governmental institutions, life science, materials, and applied industries with the tools to determine the characteristics of matter and visualize the structure of molecules. Divisions within BNANO include Bruker AXS, Bruker Nano Analytics, Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology, Fluorescence Microscopy, Canopy, and Bruker Cellular Analysis.
Responsibilities
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the acquisition and delivery of raw materials, components and parts that together form the “end product.” Includes acquisition of goods at the right time, quantity, quality, and cost. Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials.
- Lead, mentor, and manage the purchasing team to achieve departmental goals and objectives
- Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions.
- Responsible for sourcing and supplying raw materials, utilities and outside services, as well coordinating global procurement efforts. Reviews and plans requirements for acceptable inventory.
- Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
- Acts as advisor to subordinates to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems.
- Establishing procurement metrics and monitoring them.
- Maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers to ensure reliable sources of materials and favorable terms.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs, identifying potential supply chain risks and developing mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
6-10 years experience in related field
Experience with SAP and DDMRP highly regarded
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $103,000 and $164,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.
Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions
