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The Buyer role involves managing purchasing activities, supporting procurement data input, conducting cost analysis, and collaborating with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
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What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Summary
This role is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and coordinating purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
Position Responsibilities:
• Assist with purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and supplier quote requests under general instruction.
• Support procurement business system data input and integrity.
• Participate in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database 
information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information.
• Assist with cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g. materials, components, equipment and services).
• Work in accordance with and may help improve cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest 
quality at best value.
• May interact with suppliers and QA to resolve a variety of quality issues.
All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or a related field of study
  • 0-3 years of relevant experience in supply chain analytics, procurement, or related field within Supply Chain 
  • Strong influencing and negotiating skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret supply chain data and trends
  • Experience or coursework in supply chain modeling, demand forecasting, inventory management, and process optimization
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Power BI) and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
  • Ability to collaborate across functions (procurement, logistics, planning, and operations) to support supply chain initiatives
  • Understanding of supply chain best practices and key performance indicators (KPIs)

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.


We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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