Strategic Buyer

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Today, worldwide more than 8500 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meet its customers' needs as well as to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

We are seeking a Mechanical Designer to facilitate the creation and maintenance of Engineering Product Data (3D models, drawings and BOMs) at Bruker AXS LLC located in Kirkland Washington. The Mechanical Designer role involves working closely with R&D Scientists and Manufacturing Engineers to create CAD models, drawings, and BOMs. You will work throughout the entire product lifecycle, supporting research projects and prototypes through to initial production release, and executing design changes during assembly/integration/test and post-delivery.

The Bruker EXS-EM (Electron Microscopy) division located in Kirkland, WA is searching for a new Strategic Buyer to join our growing team.

Why Work at Bruker?

Innovative projects: Bruker works on the latest technologies and groundbreaking projects that shape the future. This offers you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging tasks.
• Company culture: We are characterized by an open and collaborative company culture in which ideas and innovation are encouraged. This creates an inspiring working environment where employees feel comfortable and can give their best.
• Appreciation and recognition: Bruker places great value on the appreciation and recognition of its employees. Top talents are valued and supported for their performance and contribution to the company's success.
• Global network: We offer a strong global network and the opportunity to work internationally and exchange ideas with experts from different countries and cultures.
  Sustainability and responsibility: The company is committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Applicants can be proud to be part of a company that is committed to a better future.

• Development and implementation of procurement strategies: You are responsible for designing and implementing national and international procurement strategies to ensure the company's long-term competitiveness.
• Supplier management: You identify, evaluate, and develop supplier relationships. This includes conducting tenders, contract negotiations, and concluding contracts at a very high level.
• Cost management: Strategic buyers analyze and manage costs to identify and realize savings potential. This also includes optimizing total procurement costs.
• Risk management and supply chain resilience: You are responsible for managing risks in the supply chain, including identifying potential disruptions and developing strategies to mitigate them.
• Innovation management: You work closely with product development to promote innovative solutions and are used to working with key stakeholders to ensure procurement success.
• Procurement controlling: You monitor and analyze the performance of procurement processes and strategies to ensure continuous improvement.
• Teamwork: You enjoy working in cross-site teams and feel comfortable conducting this work in English. With your positive attitude, you manage to create synergy effects across national and international locations.

Professional qualifications:
Education and studies: A completed degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Professional experience: Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally in an international environment. Proven experience in supplier management and contract negotiation.
Technical understanding: Strong knowledge of high-tech products and technologies. Ability to understand and evaluate technical specifications.
Project management: Experience in project management and leading procurement projects, as well as knowledge in optimizing procurement processes.

Personal skills:
Negotiation skills and hands-on mentality: Strong negotiation and communication skills that support long-term supplier partnerships. Proactive, self-responsible approach - action instead of reaction is your mindset.
Analytical skills and solution-oriented mindset: Strong analytical skills to evaluate offers and identify savings potential. Discussions are guided by solutions rather than problems.
Teamwork and sense of responsibility: High commitment, resilience, and the ability to address cross-functional issues and lead the team to success.
Language skills: Very good English skills; additional languages are an advantage.
Application skills: Excellent ERP skills (SAP or comparable) are essential.

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $78,750 and $140,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.

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