As the Senior Buyer/Planner, you will appraise and improve the sourcing activities for the assigned area of responsibility by analyzing the company's spending, supplying partnerships, and evaluating new possibilities. This is an onsite position at our Ann Arbor, MI location. What you will accomplish together with us: + Maintain positive relationships with key vendors that deliver benefits to all parties + Organize existing supply base + Analyze and modify material master data to adequately meet demand while reducing risk + Work closely with Product Development and Quality to improve the quality level of procured materials and services + Process RFQs, purchase requisitions, POs, order confirmations, etc. + Build strong rapport with key suppliers + Identify and Implement actions in the area of risk management for the range of products + Assist Quality in supplier audits + Backfill for Purchasing Manager as needed + Responsible for following all company policies, procedures, and relevant legal requirements, including Health and Safety rules and regulations + Process RFQs, purchase requisitions, POs, and order confirmations + Evaluate and adjust Purchase/Planned Orders to meet Production Demand daily + Work closely with Production Planning to provide feedback when inventory demand will not be met + Update SAP with current information on incoming POs + Work with SCM on intercompany raw inventory needs and approval to ship + Responsible for following all company policies, procedures, and relevant legal requirements, including Health and Safety rules and regulations. What will convince us: + Associate's degree in business administration or related field + 3+ years of relevant working experience + Proven knowledge in the area of Purchasing + Proven software skills, e.g. Microsoft Office, ERP (SAP) systems Proven buyer's experience in at least two of the following disciplines: + Electronics + Mechanical Devices (medical preferred) + Optics + Micro Fluidics + Computers/memory (Hard Drives, RAM, Processors, etc.) + Motion Control Products (motors, Linear Rails, etc.) + Understanding of Reach Rohs compliance We value: + Ability to multi-task and prioritize + Team working capabilities + Strong, effective communication and negotiation skills + Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment What We Offer As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offeringsWorklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedulesMaking an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platformWelcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment. Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter AccountCompany Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health AdvocateAdditional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class. Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCP here. (https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal) E-Verify Participation Info E-Verify Workers Rights (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\_Es.pdf) Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. We look forward to receiving your application. www.sartorius.com/career If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at accommodationrequest@sartorius.com Sartorius is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling +1 631 254 4249 ext 8330 or via e-mail at accommodationrequest@sartorius.com About Sartorius Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. www.sartorius.com/careers