Strategic Purchaser

San Diego, CA

Full Time

Mid Level

Do You Want to Improve the Future of Healthcare?

Want to enable the world's top scientists to deliver impactful healthcare solutions faster?
Do you believe that the best team wins?
Do you thrive on providing innovative solutions to unique challenges?
Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and adaptability?

If so, we would like to meet you.

Who We Are
Biosero, Inc. is the leader in life science robotic automation and integration. Our award-winning no-code software tools enable vital research to be done quickly while freeing scientists to address additional scientific challenges. Our solutions are placed in the top accounts worldwide, including the top: pharmaceutical, agricultural, clinical, diagnostics, and biotech companies. Our work impacts the world by accelerating productivity, discovery & cures. Our team is passionate about our mission to enable discoveries in life science by coupling our software platforms with data and robotics. Biosero is the fastest-growing software company in the life sciences space. We have been voted the best place to work for many years.

Responsibilities:

Identify and evaluate suppliers to support both standard and custom components, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery meet Biosero’s standards.
Analyze procurement spend and supply chain trends to identify sourcing opportunities, cost savings, and risk mitigation strategies.
Lead RFQs, RFPs, and supplier negotiations for key categories including instrumentation, mechanical parts, and third-party automation equipment.
Support new product introduction (NPI) by coordinating early supplier engagement and sourcing strategy during design and prototype stages.
Build and manage strong supplier partnerships, ensuring on-time delivery, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to define specifications and sourcing requirements for custom-built or configured-to-order parts.
Maintain and update supplier data and performance metrics in ERP system (NetSuite) and internal project tools.
Ensure compliance with Biosero procurement policies, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred with three years of proven work experience
Previous experience leading a team, managing a budget and negotiating bids and contracts
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and strong attention to detail
Solid ability to meet all deadlines in an organized and timely manner

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, ideally within automation, life sciences, or manufacturing.
Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to drive decision-making.
Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
Experience working in cross-functional environments with Engineering, Production, and Customer-Facing teams.
Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), Excel, and procurement tools.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. We offer 401K with company match, Flexible Vacation Policy, Health Benefits, investment in professional and personal development, and much more.

Biosero provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, Biosero complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Biosero is committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek individuals from all backgrounds and appreciate and celebrate the diversity of our growing team.

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