ABOUT US: 
Biodesix is a leading diagnostic solutions company with a focus in lung disease. The Company develops diagnostic tests addressing important clinical questions by combining multi-omics through the power of artificial intelligence. Biodesix offers five Medicare-covered tests for patients with lung diseases. The blood based Nodify Lung® nodule risk assessment testing strategy, consisting of the Nodify XL2® and the Nodify CDT® tests, evaluates the risk of malignancy in pulmonary nodules, enabling physicians to better triage patients to the most appropriate course of action. The blood based IQLung™ strategy for lung cancer patients integrates the GeneStrat® targeted ddPCR™ test, the GeneStrat NGS® test and the VeriStrat® test to support treatment decisions across all stages of lung cancer with results in an average of two to three business days, expediting the time to treatment. Biodesix also leverages the proprietary and advanced Diagnostic Cortex® AI (Artificial Intelligence) platform, to collaborate with many of the world’s leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to solve complex diagnostic challenges in lung disease. Learn more about us at biodesix.com.    
JOB LOCATION: Louisville, CO - On-Site   OVERVIEW: The Biodesix Buyer is a wide-ranging role that is responsible for purchasing materials, transaction entry into the accounting systems (goods issue) and inventory control at Biodesix Headquarters. This must be accomplished with the thought of keeping inventory dollars as low as possible without any material related shortages.    RESPONSIBILITIES: Purchase materials to meet the current forecasts for each product.  Constantly monitor inventory levels to keep the inventory as low as possible while meeting the forecast and operational objectives.  Analyze actual material usage compared to forecasted demand within the structure of vendor lead times.  Maintain accurate and complete purchases, confirmation, tracking and vendor records.  Timely and accurate entry of purchasing and inventory related transactions (issuing material)  Perform and document regular cycle counts of inventory.  Work closely with planning and Lab Operations to understand the constant changes of both forecast and performance to be able to adjust orders to meet all the needs.  Communicate projections for key materials yearly and review with vendors.  Monitor vendors that store and manage inventory to make sure they maintain required levels to meet Biodesix needs.  Set guidelines for their inventory levels.  Maintain an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders.  Source and obtain written quotes from vendors as required for new items by utilizing specifications supplied by maintenance and operating departments.  Assist with cost estimates and special projects as needed.  Develop and provide materials reports to management.  Work with the inventory management team to ensure all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products.  Source alternative products for interim shortages.    Monitor and coordinate movement of inventories in any outside warehouses.  Work with the controller to ensure the coding of inventory and purchase products are correct.  Assist in reconciling PO's and invoices with accounts payable.  Assist independent auditors in auditing PO's or other purchasing records.  Required to participate in Continuous Improvement program.  Create and update quality-related documentation.   Coordinate Vendors and/or performing Facilities and general Office Management related tasks.    REQUIREMENTS:  Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software platforms.  Strong communication skills.  Impeccable attention to detail.  Outstanding organizational skills.  Clear understanding of the production planning function.  Strong analytical skills.  Ability to work well with a team  Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP a plus    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma, required  Supply Chain for Medical/Laboratory Experience, preferred  Undergraduate degree, preferred    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions   While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear   The team member frequently is required to sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally is required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and must occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds   Specific vision abilities required by this job include visual acuity to Colorado driver’s license requirements     COMPENSATION:  Annual compensation range $64,800 to $76,200 Discretionary Bonus opportunity  Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision  Insurance: Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance  Financial benefits: 401(k), Flex Spending Account  120 hours of annual vacation  72 hours of paid sick time off   11 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays  Employee Assistance Program  Voluntary Benefits  Employee recognition program  Individual base compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related aspects.    Biodesix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.