At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting. Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible. The Buyer is responsible for placement of purchase orders based on demands or requests and follow up deliveries is part of your daily responsibility. Follow up and management of purchase orders such as reschedule in, reschedule out and cancel. Including day to day contact with suppliers in order to fulfill material demand. Further you will be working closely with Commodity Managers to deliver best value from bought in goods/materials and services, to maximize profitability and working within the policy and objectives of our company. This position is temporary and is part of the Procurement Solna and will be located in Solna, Sweden. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: + Coordinates purchasing activities with production planning and other stakeholders to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. + Secure replenishment of materials and components in a timely manner according to demand requirements + Follow up on supplier performance and report to Sr Buyer and Category Management + Support logistic and quality for non-conforming deliveries and materials + Manage assigned items to support material planning team with master data input The essential requirements of the job include + Graduated from minimum 2 years study in economics or technical orientation, or work experience equal to education requirements + 1+ year of experience from industrial production industry + Experience in Microsoft Office package, especially excel as an analytic tool, but also power point and word + Ability to convey communications clearly and concisely to stakeholders and suppliers with different backgrounds and cultures + Communications skills in both written and spoken English and basic knowledge in Swedish It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: + SAP experience in PTP (procure to pay) module, including master data and reporting + Experience in working with product lifecycle management, document control and quality management systems + Familiar with raw materials used in biomedical device, life science manufacturing Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com . 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 www.danaher.com . At Danaher, 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. Operating Company: Cepheid