At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.
All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity
The Instrument Buyer is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement of raw materials, components, and consumables, as well as planning production schedules to meet customer demand and inventory targets. This role plays a critical part in maintaining supply continuity, optimizing inventory levels, and supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated life sciences environment.
Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and improve accurate demand forecasts to support production and purchasing plans
Source and purchase raw materials, components, and indirect supplies in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Ensure materials and products are available to meet production schedules and customer demand to achieve On Time Delivery (OTD)
Monitor stock levels and consumption rates to anticipate supply needs, avoid stockouts, and reduce excess inventory
Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and secure reliable supply.
Maintain accurate purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods
Lead regular planning meetings to review production schedules, inventory status, and forecast updates.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and reliability and lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain process to increase efficiency and responsiveness.
Metrics
On-Time Delivery to Customer Request Date
On-Time Supplier Delivery
At Target Safety Stock
Inventory Turns
Revenue Target
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field; APICS certification or equivalent is a plus
Proven experience in demand planning and purchasing in a production-driven environment (life sciences or similar regulated industry preferred)
Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, production planning, and inventory management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
High attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.