Buyer Planner

Quanterix is a company that is digitizing biomarker analysis with the goal of advancing the science of precision health. The company’s ultra-sensitive detection solution, Simoa, has the potential to change the way in which healthcare is provided today by giving researchers the ability to closely examine the role of biomarkers in the continuum of health to disease. Quanterix’ technology is designed to enable much earlier disease detection, better prognosis and precise treatment methods to improve the quality of life and longevity of the population for generations to come. The technology is currently being used for research applications in several therapeutic areas, including oncology, neurology, cardiology, inflammation and infectious disease.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Buyer Planner to join our Procurement team. This position will be responsible for a variety of activities including management of the purchase requisition to purchase order placement process, vendor follow up, invoice reconciliation, and order returns management.

What You’ll Do:

• Reporting to the Procurement Manager, responsibilities include purchasing across multiple product types such as: biologicals, chemicals, consumables, and antibodies/antigens.
• Analyze historical material usage and annual forecast usage for manufacturing materials to make purchasing decisions.
• Perform all procurement activities including vendor price negotiation, terms & conditions negotiations, creating purchase orders, order confirmations and promise date verification.
• Work cross functionally with planning, quality control and manufacturing to evaluate and pre-approve samples of material.
• Monitor open purchase order report and follow up with vendors to ensure delivery dates are being met and any delivery date changes are communicated.
• Manage requests from QC-Incoming and Receiving to ensure all proper documentation has been provided by the supplier for seamless receipt.
• Manage and maintain supplier performance report and create vendor scorecards for critical suppliers.
• Work cross functionally with internal stakeholders to purchase indirect material requirements.
• Continuously monitor and adjust safety stock levels to ensure continuity of supply and mitigate raw material stock-outs.
• Run overdue PO reports and maintain day to day communication with suppliers to ensure high levels of on-time delivery and adjusting the promise date in our ERP system to ensure data integrity.
• Review invoices to ensure 3-way match, work with vendors on any issues, and approve for payment.
• Manage requests from Billing/Accounts Payable and resolve supplier invoicing issues.
• Manage New Vendors and request for adding to the Approved Vendor list, generating new vendors in ERP (Syteline) and record management required of vendor forms.

What We’ll Expect From You: 

Skill and Knowledge Requirements:

• Excellent organizational, record keeping and communication skills.
• Strong excel skills.
• Comfortable working independently on core job function with minimal direction and oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional teams and be a team player.
• Possess an ability to learn and master complicated concepts quickly and comfortably.
• Able to generate high quality data under tight deadlines.
• Have a collaborative and proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong computer and database skills.
• 100% on-site role.

Minimum Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience
• APICS and/or ISM certification is desirable
• ERP/Syteline Experience preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain in a manufacturing environment

Travel Requirements:

• <5%

Why You’ll Like Working For Us:

Our Technology: Quanterix’ technology is designed to enable much earlier disease detection, better prognoses and enhanced treatment methods to improve the quality of life and longevity of the population for generations to come. The technology is currently being used for research applications in several therapeutic areas. The company was established in 2007 and is in Billerica, Massachusetts. For additional Information, please visit https://www.quanterix.com.

Our Commitment to Employees: At Quanterix, we take pride in our employees' incredible work ethic, and we want to reward and recognize that by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with an employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are awarded Equity, and we have an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, a Performance Bonus, and 1:1 Financial Counseling/Planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!

Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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