Advanced Buyer

Bio-Techne • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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: $55,600.00 - $91,450.00 Position Summary: The Advanced Buyer manages purchasing activities with increased independence and complexity, supporting supply continuity across assigned materials and suppliers. This role exercises judgment within defined practices to address supply challenges, manage inventory levels, and coordinate across functions. The Advanced Buyer works on problems of moderate scope and builds productive relationships across multiple departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related environment
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain processes
• Skills in analyzing inventory and supply data to support decision-making
• Skills in problem-solving and issue resolution within defined procedures
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple assignments
• Ability to work independently on routine assignments and with guidance on complex issues
• Ability to build productive working relationships across departments
• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ISO-regulated environments (ISO 9001 / ISO 13485)
• Minimal travel within North America.
• Ability to work hours that conform to core department operations (9am – 3 pm)

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute procurement activities to support production, inventory health, and service objectives
• Place and manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and follow up on delays or issues
• Analyze inventory levels, demand, and lead times to support replenishment decisions
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory data in the ERP system in compliance with SOPs
• Communicate supply status, risks, and constraints to internal partners
• Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, and suppliers to resolve supply challenges
• Support continuous improvement efforts within purchasing and inventory processes

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level