Strategic Buyer

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Today, worldwide more than 8500 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to fully meet its customers’ needs as well as to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

We are seeking a Mechanical Designer to facilitate the creation and maintenance of Engineering Product Data (3D models, drawings and BOMs) at Bruker AXS LLC located in Kirkland, Washington. The Mechanical Designer role involves working closely with R&D Scientists and Manufacturing Engineers to create CAD models, drawings, and BOMs. You will work throughout the entire product lifecycle, supporting research projects and prototypes through to initial production release, and executing design changes during assembly, integration, test, and post-delivery.

The Bruker EXS-EM (Electron Microscopy) division located in Kirkland, WA is searching for a new Strategic Buyer to join our growing team.

• Innovative projects:
  Bruker works on the latest technologies and groundbreaking projects that shape the future, offering the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging tasks.
• Company culture:
  An open and collaborative culture encourages ideas and innovation, creating an inspiring working environment where employees feel comfortable and can give their best.
• Appreciation and recognition:
  Bruker places great value on appreciation and recognition of its employees, supporting top talents for their performance and contribution to the company’s success.
• Global network: A strong global network provides the opportunity to work internationally and exchange ideas with experts from different countries and cultures.
• Sustainability and responsibility:
  The company is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and applicants can be proud to be part of a company that is committed to a better future.

• Development and implementation of procurement strategies:
  Design and implement national and international procurement strategies to ensure the company’s long‑term competitiveness.
• Supplier management:
  Identify, evaluate, and develop supplier relationships, conduct tenders, negotiate contracts, and conclude contracts at a high level.
• Cost management:
  Analyze and manage costs to identify and realize savings potential, optimizing total procurement costs.
• Risk management and supply chain resilience:
  Manage risks in the supply chain, identify potential disruptions, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Innovation management:
  Work closely with product development to promote innovative solutions and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure procurement success.
• Procurement controlling:
  Monitor and analyze the performance of procurement processes and strategies to ensure continuous improvement.
• Teamwork:
  Work in cross‑site teams and conduct work in English, creating synergy effects across national and international locations.

• Education and studies: Completed degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Professional experience: Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally in an international…