Buyer — Supplier and Raw Materials

Job overview

The Buyer role is onsite in Vacaville, CA, with pay of $32.07–$34.14 per hour. The position supports procurement activities, supplier performance, and raw-material availability for production planning.

What you'll do

• Monitor supplier performance and provide feedback to strategic buyers and category managers
• support supplier changes and initiatives
• maintain material and vendor master data and outline agreements in SAP
• manage vendor escalations involving delivery dates, confirmations, pricing, shipping, and related issues
• manage vendor returns and accounts-payable inquiries
• support onboarding and approval of raw materials and suppliers
• lead competitive bids or RFx interventions and low-value supplier negotiations
• and train and supervise junior colleagues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

buyer

supplier performance

raw materials

procurement

sap

vendor management

material requirements planning

supplier negotiations

accounts payable

cgmp

microbiology

vacaville ca

mindlance

$32.07–$34.14/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requests a bachelor's degree in microbiology or biological sciences and 1–2 years of experience. Quality Control experience is desirable; microbiological techniques and tissue culture, sterility, or bioburden experience are preferred. Familiarity with cGMP guidelines is required.

About the employer

Mindlance is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.