IT Buyer jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications. Our work is complex and cutting-edge, and our team members are curious, creative thinkers who understand that good data drives smart decisions. At IDT, we realize that although science may be uniform, people are unique. We promote a culture where engaged people are motivated and have opportunities to achieve their full potential, as part of one global team.

IDT is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

This position is part of the supply chain and logistics team located in Coralville, IA and will be on site. At IDT, we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debate, and are inclusive. Together, we accomplish great things.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Buyers perform the complex technical duties related to the procurement of the specialized equipment, materials, services and supplies, required by IDT’s operational groups in accordance with all applicable procedures and regulations.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Determines and develops appropriate sources of supply and maintains cooperative working relationships with vendors to stay current with trends, technologies, products, and services

• Reduces cost, increases quality, and improves service by reducing the number of suppliers and consolidating purchasing power (supplier rationalization).

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive work experience managing  supply chain, logistics, or purchasing functions on behalf of an organization is preferred

• Working knowledge of a tier one ERP system (e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.), is required

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a science related field from an accredited college or university, preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written).

• Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities.

• Adaptability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.

• Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances or standards.

• Prior professional experience within an ISO 9001, 13485 and 14001 certified organization preferred

The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is 65,000- 70,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. 

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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