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POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr. Strategic Purchaser plays a key role in sourcing components, instruments, and services for Bioseros integrated lab automation solutions. This position is responsible for developing and managing supplier relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality procurement. The role works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Applications teams to meet project timelines and respond to changing customer requirements in a dynamic setting.
SUPERVISES

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• Identify and evaluate suppliers to support both standard and custom components, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery meet Bioseros 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.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  

• Bachelors 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.

• Experience sourcing automation components, laboratory instruments, or custom mechanical parts.
• Familiarity with life sciences industry requirements and quality standards.
• Supply chain certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or APICS a plus.

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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