Buyer - 21185

Job Description

Job Description

Buyer - Simply Biotech

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting biotech company?! Then we have got the right team for you! In this role, you are responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a Buyer in San Diego, CA who possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or related roles, ideally within automation, life sciences, capital equipment, or project-based manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, purchase orders, lead times, and project procurement activities.

FULL DESCRIPTION :  The role is responsible for obtaining project-specific quotations, issuing and tracking purchase orders, managing supplier lead times, coordinating logistics activities, and ensuring material availability to support project schedules. The position works closely with Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Applications, Warehouse, and Finance teams to meet project timelines and respond to changing customer requirements in a dynamic setting.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:   

• Obtain supplier quotations for laboratory instruments, automation equipment, custom manufacturing, mechanical assemblies, tables, enclosures, and third-party services required for customer projects.
• Create, issue, track, and maintain purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
• Monitor supplier lead times and proactively communicate delivery risks, shortages, and schedule impacts to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate procurement activities for both project-specific materials and regularly stocked inventory items.
• Maintain accurate procurement, supplier, and purchase order data within QuickBooks and other business systems.

The selected candidate will also possess: 

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or related roles, ideally within automation, life sciences, capital equipment, or project-based manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, purchase orders, lead times, and project procurement activities.
• Previous experience coordinating warehouse, inventory, or logistics operations preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to drive decision-making.
• Strong project procurement and vendor management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple customer projects simultaneously while balancing inventory and operational requirements.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and driving accountability with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, logistics, and material planning principles.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with Engineering, Production, and Customer-Facing teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, 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.

Salary Range: $30-35/hour

More information can be found at  .

Simply Biotech was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.

Company Description

Simply Biotech was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.