Buyer, Business
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Business
Business Development
Yoh Life Sciences is hiring a contract Buyer for our life sciences customer in San Marcos, CA. You will carry out sourcing activities in the acquisition of direct and indirect goods. Perform a variety of moderately complicated tasks as needed. Ensure compliance to procedures. Maintain ongoing communications with suppliers and internal customers.
Shift: M-F 8-5pm
Location: San Marcos, CA
- Purchase raw materials, lab supplies, scientific equipment and services, office/business supplies based on planned usage and inventory requirements.
- Ability to work very well under pressure, excellent written / verbal communication skills and high standard of accuracy.
- Coordinates purchasing activities with other departments to maintain inventory and supplies at approved and agreed planned levels.
- Coordinate with internal team and vendors on expediting orders as necessary to ensure timely delivery. Identify actual and potential delivery issues and disseminate information to internal customers. Coordinate the disposition of defective or unacceptable goods and make appropriate corrective measures.
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure objectives and key requirements are understood.
- Actively pursues cost savings opportunities.
- Monitor inventory of raw materials by utilizing the min/max, re-order, and other relative reports on regular cadence. Updating as necessary to ensure approved inventory levels.
- Works closely with Project Managers and assists with acquiring materials for new customers.
Skills and Abilities
Required
- Able to comply with policies, procedures and objectives, and safety standards.
- Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
- The ability to multi-task in a fast paced, changing environment and work well as part of a team.
- Must be able to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Skills, most critically Excel.
- Experience in reagents, chemicals and related laboratory products purchasing.
- Knowledge of different types of Units of Measures and its conversions.
- Must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of the metric measurement and good mathematical ability.
- Minimum 1-2 years purchasing experience.
- AA degree or some college preferred.
- Experience in medical / diagnostic / biotechnology production setting.
Estimated Min Rate: $30.00
Estimated Max Rate: $35.00
What’s In It for You?We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.
Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Met Life Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note:
Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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