Buyer II

The Opportunity

Quidel Ortho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world‑leading in vitro diagnostics company with award‑winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

Quidel Ortho is seeking a Buyer II. This role is responsible for sourcing and purchasing of indirect materials and some minor direct materials and services to support organizational needs.

This role is onsite in Carlsbad, CA.

• Sources indirect materials and services to support internal customer needs
• Prepares purchase orders and places orders in an accurate and timely manner
• Monitors purchase order delivery and escalates when necessary.
• Manages central stores materials Do they do this in Athens?
• Carries out duties in compliance with GMPs, ISO standards and established business policies
• Ensures proper approvals on purchase orders have been obtained.
• Maintains purchase order accuracy and record keeping
• Works Independently to perform other related duties as assigned
• Participates in process improvement activities
• Establish blanket purchase orders.
• Performs other duties and tasks assigned.

• High School diploma or GED
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a purchasing environment or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic e‑mail, word processing and spreadsheet knowledge

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Manufacturing experience
• Certifications:
  
  APICS CPIM, CFPIM, or CIRM; or NAPM CPM
• Experience with MRP system
• Problem‑solving skills

Internal Partners:

Supports internal customers by processing purchase orders and communicating purchase order information to requisitioners and managers. Obtains management approvals for purchase orders. Communicates needs to internal suppliers.

External Partners:

Work with outside suppliers to purchase “off the shelf” production items.

The work environmental characteristics are representative of both an office and manufacturing environment and may include handling potentially hazardous chemicals. Some time spent in production areas and warehouses. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines. Occasional travel required. Travel includes airplane, automobile travel and overnight hotel.

Position requires ability to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis. Typically, 40% of the time in meetings; 60% of the time at the desk on computer/doing paperwork/ on phone, doing analytical work. Walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time are routine to accomplish tasks in this role. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position may require using Personal Protective Equipment as posted.

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At Quidel Ortho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $95,000.00. Quidel Ortho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non‑contractual, and Quidel Ortho may amend,…