Buyer

Danaher•Waltham, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Abcam, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Progress happens together At Abcam, we believe the scientific community goes further, faster when we go there together. That’s why we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases and metabolic disorders. Our talented team of over 1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatest asset. By applying our expertise and pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, and ultimately our positive impact on society. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, supplier management, and procurement execution within the Direct Materials category. This role supports the continuity of supply, cost optimization, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure operational and business objectives are achieved. This position reports to the Global Category Lead and is part of the global procurement team l ocated in Waltham, MA and will be an on-site role

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Operations, Business Administration or a related business discipline.
Experience supporting procurement, sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, or supplier management activities.
2+ years’ experience in procurement roles, with exposure to supplier negotiations, contract management, ERP/procurement systems, and analysis of procurement metrics.
Ability to travel to UK/US as per business need
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Life Sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or regulated manufacturing environments
In possession of, or working towards a professional procurement certification such as CIPS, CIPM, CIPP, NGIP or equivalent
Oracle Cloud procurement applications

Responsibilities

Manage sourcing and purchasing activities within the Direct Materials category, including supplier selection, contract administration, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, sustainability initiatives, and supplier relationship (SRM) reviews.
Evaluate supplier proposals, support negotiations and execute cost reduction initiatives through price management, value analysis/value engineering (VAVE), and procurement best practices.
Identify and deliver procurement process improvements using Danaher Business System principles to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, standardize work processes, and enhance stakeholder experience.