At Pattern Bioscience, we’re tackling antibiotic resistance, one of the biggest public health challenges of our time. Our technology rapidly identifies bacterial infections and predicts the most effective antibiotics to treat the infection. We’re building direct-from-specimen phenotypic rapid ID/AST assays using live cells on our proprietary instrument and consumable platform. We are seeking a Senior Buyer/Planner to optimize supply chain and plan and procure materials/supplies for our instrument manufacturing, consumable manufacturing, and assay R&D teams. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and operations professionals.The ideal candidate will embrace our mission and flourish in a dynamic, rigorous, and entrepreneurial environment.This role is for you if you enjoy building structure from ambiguity and want to be a key part of scaling manufacturing operations from R&D to commercial including engaging suppliers and improving business processes. This position will specialize in instrument/medical device/hardware buying and planning First 6 Months Goals - Implement targeted NetSuite functionality and formalize associated business processes - Obtain quotations and optimize for volume pricing across supply base - Standardize non-inventory consumable demand across teams for volume pricing leverage - Deliver strategic supplier migrations - Orchestrate key design change transitions to minimize scrap - Identify cost reduction opportunities - Contribute to intra-site optimization of material flow - Ensure supply readiness for pre-clinical evaluation and clinical trial - Contribute to warehousing, logistics, and material handling design inputs for new facility How You Will Contribute - Develop, implement, and manage processes for maintaining sufficient inventory levels and supply quality to keep instrument, assay, consumable and manufacturing teams fully functional including analysis of depletion rates, supplier timing and quality, forecast models, and communication to relevant stakeholders - Identify potential supply risks and inventory exposures, including obsolescence issues, and develop cost-effective contingency plans and change implementation - Assist in the identification and qualification of new sources of supply to support business strategies - Participate in design change cut-in planning and ensure effective change communication to suppliers - Develop positive supplier relationships to establish favorable contract terms and performance standards - Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) and coordinate return to vendor and rework at vendor dispositions - Partner with our Quality team to ensure supplier compliance with Quality System –including AVL, audits documentation –and grant procurement policies - Plan and implement business process optimization and lean initiatives to eliminate waste and enhance operational control, responsiveness, and flexibility We'd Love to Hear from You if You - Are proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as NetSuite - Understand FDA regulations for In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) medical devices, ISO 13485 requirements, GMP, and Lean Manufacturing principles - Are methodical with strong attention to detail and tenacious with follow-up - Demonstrate project management skills with quick adaptability - Possess knowledge of supply sources for the life sciences industries - Negotiate effectively to achieve both favorable terms and strong vendor relationships with integrity at their core - Excel with data analysis, reporting, and utilizing critical thinking to draw insightful conclusions and make sound decisions - Communicate effectively in various forms and able to adjust style and tone to the setting. Desired Education & Experience - Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management - 5 years’ experience in technical buying, planning, or supply chain for physical products, preferably with hardware - Preference for medical device experience, especially IVD Additional Information Join us! We're excited for what you can bring to our team. Here are a few things we provide to make sure you have a great experience. Learn more about our team by visiting ourwebsite. Benefits Health insurance 401k Matching Paid Time Off The opportunity to make a global impact To fulfill our mission and build world-changing technology, we’ve put together a diverse, multi-disciplinary top-notch team, a culture of innovation, learning, adaptability, and excellence and environment where people love coming to work. We value diversity on our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, neurodiversity, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, hair texture or protective hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by law.