Materials Specialist - Buyer

Danaher • Westborough, MA

2d • 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 Cytiva, 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. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Materials Specialist – Buyer is responsible for ensuring on time procurement of key raw materials for manufacturing operation, managing on hand inventory levels, and leveraging DBS tools to optimize material flow/availability and inventory management. This position reports to the Materials Manager and supports the Hollow Fiber manufacturing process located in Westborough, MA and will be an on-site role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient Microsoft excel knowledge (Pivot tables, Vlookup/IF statement functions)
• Ability to collaborate with a team
• 1-2 years of experience utilizing Oracle
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high priorities

Nice To Haves

• Oracle PO management
• PowerBI experience
• Kanban/IMAG tool use and implementation

Responsibilities

• Plan and buy raw material and expense items for Hollow Fiber manufacturing and the larger Westborough team
• Utilize DBS tools and Oracle plans to optimize material flow/availability/inventory management, including use of Kanban and IMAG
• End to end PO management including generation through to fulfillment, including supplier relationship management to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Collaborate with the cross functional team to assist with internal projects as needed

Benefits

• broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives
• health care program
• paid time off
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• bonus/incentive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees