We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care. Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs. **The primary responsibility of the Senior Operations** **Buyer** **is to assist in the purchase of all materials and supplies in support of assigned laboratory locations in their region, all inhouse equipment and supplies as well as indirect items and services.** **This is a hybrid-role, where the ideal candidate will be located near either of our Loveland, CO or New York City, NY hubs. The Target Pay Range for this position can be between $66k-82k annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.** **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** **Assist Procurement Manager in initiatives, special projects, & training the procurement team.** **Drive the acquisition process to secure goods and ensure competitiveness.** **Review purchase requirements with internal stakeholder(s) to develop business need.** **Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations/proposals on prospective purchases.** **Expedite goods if needed and follow-up on major orders to ensure proper handling and delivery.** **Minimize total cost of ownership associated with the purchase of goods and services.** **Support and assist assigned labs with all purchasing processes within the ERP purchasing system.** **Communicate immediately with the Procurement Manager on any issue (i.e., pricing, delivery, quality, backorder, discontinuation etc.) that will have multi/cross lab impact or effect.** **Review the lab’s requisitions requirements via the ERP purchasing system to assure correct supplier, pricing, and quantity for the lab, based upon past ordering patterns.** **Ensure receipt of supplier confirmation for all purchase orders. Responsible for resolving any supplier issues pertaining to pricing or delivery, based upon supplier’s confirmation. Issues should be resolved prior to shipment of product.** **Keep the labs informed of any deviations to their stated requirements.** **Follow up with supplier on any past due orders and communicate the updated delivery information to the labs.** **Resolve any invoice disputes and issues as presented by Antech Accounting, in a timely fashion.** **Ensure that any changes in documented pricing are presented to the Procurement Manager with justification.** **Assist labs with any purchasing-related issues they have in a timely and courteous manner.** **Ensure proper and timely filing/storage of PO and confirmation paperwork as required by Antech Management.** **Ensure to maintain the ERP purchasing system and that data integrity is accurate and as required per department policies and procedures. i.e., item number, manufacturer name, manufacturer part number, UOM, UOM conversion factor, classification, price, lead time, location(s) requiring the item, etc.** **We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable for a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.** **Education and Experience:** **Associate or Bachelor's Degree** **Minimum of 8 years experience in supply chain, sourcing, or purchasing** **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** **Problem-solving aptitude** **Analytical mind with business acumen** **Ability to work independently and resolve issues** **Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment** **Strong negotiation, interpersonal skills with good relationship building skills** **Excellent verbal and written communication skills** **Advanced proficiency with ERP systems** **Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Access, Excel, & PowerPoint)** **Experience in data mining, analysis and reporting** **Familiarity with supply chain processes (inventory planning, warehouse management)** **Will there be notable travel in this position? No** **Percent of the time: <10%** **About Antech** Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services. _Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates._ + All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more: + Paid Time Off & Holidays + Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available) + Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life + Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid) + Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts + Paid Parental Leave + 401(k) with company match + Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement + Life Assistance Program + Pet Care Discounts We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers (http://careers.antechdiagnostics.com/us/en/affirmative-action) . **Note to Search Firms/Agencies** Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.