Senior Chemistry Buyer

Theranos is actively building a world-class team. Most likely candidates are currently employed in similar types of positions but want to be part of a paradigm-shifting company doing innovative work and gain tremendous personal and career growth. Candidates must be hard working with unfaltering determination to excel in an intense start-up environment.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiates prices, terms, and conditions with existing accounts and new suppliers with the objectives to minimize cost and maintain highest quality at all times.
  • Obtains and compares quotes from different suppliers to select the ones that provide the best value (quality and price) to the Company.
  • Maintains a master MRP schedule to support production and development.
  • Monitors delivery schedule for all open orders to match production and development needs.
  • Evaluates vendor reliability and performance, including on-time delivery performance, receiving problems, and rejected material.
  • Inputs data and files documents in a timely manner.
  • Resolves discrepancies between POs, receiving, and invoices.
  • Has experience in regulatory compliance policy and procedures in terms of procurement functions (QSR, FDA, etc.).
  • Organizes data, and generates reports for management reviews

Requirements

  • 5+ years as a buyer/planner in both R&D and manufacturing environments for life science and/or biotech companies.
  • BS degree in science or a related field.
  • Experience in chemistry, reagents and antibodies etc.
  • At least 5 years of experience in contracts review and negotiating with suppliers
  • MRP system knowledge & experience (experience with MRP system implementation is a plus).
  • Thorough understanding of the entire process from procurement to payment.
  • Experience in working with plant manufacturing processes, material & production control, and material specifications.
  • Hands-on with the ability to work individually and as a team.


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