Buyer

Job Description

As a Buyer/Supply Manager you will proactively manage the procurement of high technology or life sciences production materials, aftermarket materials, equipment and/or services from a global supply base in accordance with supply chain optimization and management objectives. These materials are used in worldwide manufacturing and/or sold in distribution locations with a wide variety of product volumes, manufacturing conditions, and constraints. The primary responsibility of this position is handling the assurance of supply of these materials and balancing inventory with a right supply strategy. The accountability is from product introduction through product obsolescence.

This is a hybrid position that will allow remote work Monday and Fridays.

Responsibilities:

Assurance of Supply and Supplier Relationships:

• Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with suppliers.

• Set clear delivery expectations and manage to these expectations.

• Communicate material forecasting to suppliers.

• Release orders for material requirements.

• Ensure that accurate information is received, understood and acted upon by suppliers.

• Collaboratively address process related issues with suppliers.

• Periodically evaluate suppliers to ensure that expectations are being met.

• Coach suppliers to improve performance.

• Escalate issues as needed.

• Participate in projects and improvement initiatives as needed.

Material and Order Management:

• Analyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) data for accuracy and provide feedback to Suppliers/and or other Stakeholders as needed.

• Establish and maintain SAP part parameters. (Material Master, Source List, Information Records and Inventory Controls).

• Resolve material disruptions issues. Complete a root cause analysis.

• Implement inventory management plans for assigned parts.

• Maintain purchase order regulatory compliance (SOX compliance).

• Manage part piece price. (e.g. volume discounts, payment terms, process improvements).

• Reconcile receiving and accounts payable problems.

• Handle the return of non-conforming material to suppliers.

• Handle excess material inventories and properly dispose of excess material.

• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECO's) in a timely manner.

• Effectively communicate with the worldwide order fulfillment organization.

• Escalate material issues to the commodity manager and procurement management team.

• Participate in projects and improvement initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, or related degree or equivalent education/experience

• Typically 4+ years relevant experience in supply chain

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Proficient with SAP

• Experience with Power BI preferred

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least April 8, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $82,480.00 - $128,875.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Manufacturing