Merchandise Buyer, Sr. jobs in Washington
Merchandise Buyer, Sr. selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. Functions as a decision maker with orders of a larger and more complex scope. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Sr. Buyer
- NanoString Technologies, Inc.
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Bothell, WA
FULL_TIME
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Our Mission is to Map the Universe of Biology.
Improving the human condition is what fuels our passion for finding new ways of enabling scientific exploration. As a company, we strive to create end-to-end solutions that are simpler, easier, faster and more relevant to today’s life science challenges.
As the pioneer in the field of spatial biology, NanoString enables scientists across the globe to envision molecular interactions in three dimensions with three different systems, the nCounter® Analysis System, the GeoMx® Digital Spatial Profiler (DSP) and the CosMx™ Spatial Molecular Imager (SMI) platform. As a result, scientists can see the multiomic expression of genes and proteins in the natural context of tissue structure.
Since our founding in 2003, we have earned a reputation as a respected, trusted pioneer of innovative technologies that support our customers in their relentless pursuit of answers. Our products are based on a novel digital molecular barcoding technology invented at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) in Seattle under the direction of Dr. Leroy Hood.
With our technologies, our customers continue to extend our understanding of biology to answer previously unsolvable questions with consistent, reliable results.
However, NanoString is much more than innovative products. The secret sauce to the company’s success is our people, who are committed to excellence and dedicated to catalyzing the next biological revolution. Collectively, we live our corporate values of ambition, grit, ingenuity, authenticity, and customers every day…and never stop asking “What if?”
This Senior Buyer plays a critical role in managing a high volume of demand recognition for NanoString’s instrumentation, consumables, chemistry, and related materials and or services on a daily basis, while supporting the Supply Chain organization in Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management. The work is highly interdisciplinary and will involve working closely with biologists, scientists, design engineers, software engineers, Supply Chain, Quality, Legal and external OEM manufacturers to support commercial product and partnership management.
Requirements- 5 years of Purchasing or Supply Chain experience
- A college education with a four-year degree (preferably in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering) and/or 8 years of equivalent directly related work experience.
- Experience in ISO, GMP, or FDA regulated environments preferred
- Experience with an ERP System, preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and detail-oriented skills
- The ability to work independently and cross-functionally to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to manage communications from both internal and external sources
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (i.e. complex functions)
- This position may require up to 15% domestic and international travel
- APICS or ISM certification is preferred
- Procure materials, supplies, capital equipment, and services for all NanoString functional areas.
- Receive requisitions and verify specifications, quantity, and delivery requirements
- Develop and investigate supply sources. May issue request for quotations, proposals, or bids for those items not covered by existing purchasing arrangements
- Continually work to drive down procurement costs, increase margins, improve quality to specification, as well as improve on-time delivery
- Supply purchasing forecasts to suppliers as required
- Facilitate and monitor contracts with supply chain partners
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assure materials are received to specification, on-time, and at the lowest possible cost
- Build internal and external relationships through problem solving and demonstrating accountability
- Manage over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in specifications, quantities, delivery dates, and prices as well as report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required
- Act as supplier’s primary contact for ECO’s and deviation requests.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management
- Maintain accuracy of ERP system’s Item Master and Purchasing databases
- Work under general supervision with latitude for independent judgement
- May consult with senior peers on certain projects
$74,,000-$105,000
Base salary is an integral part of NanoString’s total compensation package. Base salary considers an individual’s skills, experience, and competitive market value. The base salary range represent what NanoString pays for a job within a salary grade based on external market data in comparison to similar positions from other companies in our industry. Employees generally enter a salary grade at the lower-to-mid-point in the range.
Other compensation elements include a discretionary annual bonus, incentive compensation for sales roles,, comprehensive benefit plans and paid time off, including designated holidays.
NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.
Accommodations
If you require assistance or accommodation when applying for open positions please contact recruiting@nanostring.com
NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: NanoString has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that applies to ALL U.S. employees (regardless of work location), onsite contractors and visitors except as prohibited by applicable law. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination within 31 days of their hiring date or have applied for an exemption for which an accommodation can be made. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final (or only) dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Exemptions will be considered for medical conditions/disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, observations, or practices. For any visitor coming onsite to one of NanoString’s facilities, we must verify that the visitor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to site entry and visitors must don a face mask at all times when onsite in a NanoString facility.
Accommodations
If you require assistance or accommodation when applying for open positions please contact recruiting@nanostring.com. - 7 Days Ago
Composites Buyer/Planner Sr.
- Janicki Industries
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Woolley, WA
FULL_TIME
- Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defe...
- 7 Days Ago
Buyer
- Darwin's Natural Pet Products
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Seattle, WA
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionDarwin’s Natural Pet Products (www.darwinspet.com) has a new full-time opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. This position will play a critical role in our...
- 2 Days Ago
Buyer
- Smith Brothers Farms
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Kent, WA
FULL_TIME
- Leverage your retail/wholesale buying experience in the food industry and join an iconic, 100 year old brand on their mission to deliver the best milk in Puget Sound! You will enjoy competitive pay, a...
- 3 Days Ago
Buyer
- TSMC
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Camas, WA
FULL_TIME
- Experience TSMC Washington where technology leaders are constantly innovating, manufacturing to perfection, and collaborating with customers to achieve greatness. Witness the action-packed team in mot...
- 4 Days Ago
Buyer
- Quest Talent Search Solutions Ltd.
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Vancouver, WA
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionAs one of the most recognized and respected brands, my client is well-known worldwide, and an employer of choice. We are actively recruiting for a number of Buyer positions within their...
- 4 Days Ago
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- Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
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Las Vegas, NV
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- Knott's Berry Farm
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Merchandiser
- ClubCorp
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Charlotte, NC
- Merchandiser in Charlotte, NC at TPC Piper Glen **Location:** **Job Description** Merchandiser/Buyer Promote the game of...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Lids
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Indianapolis, IN
- About Our Company Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-or...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
RTW Merchandise Buyer
- PISTOLA Denim
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- REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Merchandising OBJECTIVE: This role’s main function is to manage the RTW merchandising and...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Ernest
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Farmington Hills, MI
- For over 78 years, Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and th...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Jr Buyer & Merchandiser
- REVOLVE
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Los Angeles, CA
- Meet the Owned Brand division of REVOLVE: REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for millennial and Generation ...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Ernest
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Portland, OR
- For over 78 years, Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family, our customers, our employees, and th...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Washington
Washington (/ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/), officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Washington is the northwestern-most state of the contiguous United States. It borders Idaho to the east, bounded mostly by the meridian running north from the confluence of the Snake River and Clearwater River (about 116°57' west), except for the southernmost section where the border follows the Snake River. Oregon is to the south, with the Columbia River forming the western part and the 46th parallel forming the eastern part of the Oregon-Washington border. To the wes...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer, Sr. jobs
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What does a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. do?
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Merchandise Buyer, Sr. in Phoenix, AZ
Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield.
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