Procurement & Operations Specialist: Automation & Vendors

Science; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Medical, dental, vision and life保险

Flexible vacation and company-paid HOL

Healthy meals and snacks provided for

Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement,

Job summary

Science Corporation in Alameda, CA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to own purchasing, manage vendor relations, and streamline the procurement lifecycle across R&D and operations. You will partner with engineers and scientists to implement best practices, drive automation for daily purchasing activities, and maintain accurate records and supplier performance.

This onsite role demands strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, patient-first

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or related technical field.
• Must be able to be onsite daily in Alameda, CA
• 4+ years of experience building and maintaining successful relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective systems.
• Detail-oriented and capable of working independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects using proper lifting techniques.
• Proficiency in using basic computer applications, including email and spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Establish Procurement as a partner, not just a service, at Science.
• Owning company purchasing and procurement.
• Driving engagement across Science to improve procurement processes and implementing automation for daily purchasing activities.
• Creating best practices across the company and training end-users on processes and systems.
• Performing activities related to requesting quotations, negotiating pricing, supplier performance, supply chain risk, and placing purchase orders to suppliers for materials associated with R&D.
• Overseeing shipping and receiving processes, including accurately documenting incoming and outgoing shipments and monitoring supplier performance, addressing any quality or delivery issues promptly and effectively.
• Maintaining accurate records of procurement activities, including purchase orders, contracts, and related service and warranty agreements.
• Processing packaging shipping, and tracking domestic and international orders accurately, including scheduling of courier pickups and deliveries.
• Building relationships with important vendors to understand how they can impact our business and negotiate favorable terms
• Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the shipping and receiving space.
• Supporting Operations broadly

Skills

Vendor relations

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Flexibility

Work ethic

Basic IT skills

Education

Bachelors in Logistics / Supply Chain / Business

Job description

Science Corporation in Alameda, CA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to own purchasing, manage vendor relations, and streamline the procurement lifecycle across R&D and operations. You will partner with engineers and scientists to implement best practices, drive automation for daily purchasing activities, and maintain accurate records and supplier performance.

This onsite role demands strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, patient-first