Materials buyer Job at Cepheid, Indianapolis, IN

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  • Cepheid
  • Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results. We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.

It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

We are currently seeking a Materials Buyer who will be responsible for Value Stream Buying and multiple commodities.

The Materials Buyer will be responsible for preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use. They will work to negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and drive ongoing supplier optimization and continuous improvement.

This position reports to the Senior Manager of Materials & Planning and is part of the Supply Chain team located in Indianapolis and will be an on-site role.

The essential requirements of the job are:

  • Bachelors’ degree with 2+ years of experience in a tactical or strategic procurement role, supporting manufacturing or project management
  • Strong organizational and operational process skills
  • Experience driving results in negotiating with suppliers
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments
  • Proficient with MS Office, focus on Excel, and agility to learn new software


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

  • Preferred - APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CPM Certification
  • Experience in manufacturing planning for instrument/accessory products


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

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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