Position: Buyer I

Position Type: Full-Time Employee

Department: Supply Chain

Location: Boulder, CO

Experience: BS + 4 years experience in a relevant role

Watchmaker Genomics is inviting applications for the full-time position of Buyer I.

This position reports to the Global Procurement Manager and will be responsible for buying to overall manufacturing plan. This individual will be accountable for ensuring raw materials are available for production according to schedules and customer needs.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment and contribute directly to our company culture and success. The position provides an opportunity to grow and develop as a leader.

Responsibilities

• Assists team members or management on selecting the appropriate supplier to be used based upon value-cost analysis for material or services.
• Work with Quality Assurance (QA) to vet, qualify, and onboard new suppliers; manage ongoing Approved Supplier List and supplier performance KPIs (quality, on-time delivery, cost).
• Negotiates favorable pricing, requests for quote, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost saving.
• Maintains effective and proper relations with suppliers and their representatives.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery through expediting or delaying as needed.
• Procure raw materials, reagents, consumables, and services necessary for R&D and commercial manufacturing operations.
• Analyze material output and raw material demand forecast signals from Demand Planning to determine what materials need to be ordered and when.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning to review production schedules, making appropriate adjustments to ordering frequency to optimize production and meet service levels.
• Analyzes the requirements of raw materials and components, including specifications, preferred supplier, and date material is needed to support the production schedule.
• Maintains timely control of purchase orders, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

The candidate should have at minimum a BS in business, accounting or related supply chain field, with at least three years of relevant industry experience, including manufacturing, supply chain, or quality control. Broad knowledge of life science reagents or genomics is a plus.

The following skills and experience are requirements for the position:

• Negotiation: Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration (with Manufacturing, QA, Finance, R&D) and supplier management.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive ability to identify and resolve supply chain risks and material shortages.
• Exceptional attention to detail and cross-functional communication skills
• Skilled at building and managing schedules, timelines, and inventory allocation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and edit working documents
• The ability to multitask, be able to work at a high standard, perform consistently under pressure along with pre-determined deadlines and work without supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work as an effective member of a team.
• Excellent communication and personal task/time management skills and a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
• A creative and disciplined approach to problem-solving.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a buying, procurement, or planning role, preferably within the Biotech, Pharmaceutical, or Medical Device industry.

Compensation

The base compensation for the Buyer I role starts at $65,000-$75,000 + bonus + equity; actual pay will be adjusted based on skills and experience. Employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off, Holidays, employer covers 75% of base medical plan with buy-up options, EAP (employee assistance program), employer paid dental, employer paid vision, employer paid $25,000 life/AD&D policy, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match.

Application Requirements

To apply for the position, please submit the following in a PDF format on watchmakergenomics.com:

• Letter of motivation (upload where it says cover letter)
• Resume or Curriculum vitae, highlighting relevant qualifications and experience

Applications without a Letter of Motivation will not be considered. Local candidates preferred.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled; however, early submission is encouraged as review will begin immediately.

If selected to participate in the interview process, the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to assess your suitability for the position in terms of the specified requirements will be requested.

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NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

We are only accepting direct applications for this position. We are not working with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters will not be considered and will be deemed the property of Watchmaker Genomics.

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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Watchmaker Genomics is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating a culturally diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics as protected by applicable law.

All applicants will be asked if currently eligible to work in the United States of America; and if now or in the future will require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States.

This position may be subject to pre-employment checks, including driving history check, drug screening and a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. All pre-employment checks will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.