Sr. Strategic Purchaser

SupportFinity™; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Flexible Vacation Policy

Health Benefits

Investment in Professional and Personal Development

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is seeking a Sr. Strategic Purchaser to manage supplier relationships and ensure effective procurement for integrated lab automation solutions. You will play a critical role in collaborating with various teams to meet project timelines and adapt to consumer needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has over 3 years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing, primarily in automation or life sciences. Salary ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience ideally within automation, life sciences, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers for components and services.
• Lead RFQs, RFPs, and supplier negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Manufacturing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Sr. Strategic Purchaser plays a key role in sourcing components, instruments, and services for Biosero’s 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers to support both standard and custom components, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery meet Biosero’s 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.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The employee will regularly work at a computer workstation and access information from a computer. They will regularly listen and speak in person, on telephone or video meetings, and occasionally walk around facilities. The employee may lift, carry, or move equipment up to 50 lbs., and may bend, stoop, or kneel occasionally.

Qualifications Required

Education / Work Experience

• Bachelor’s 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.

Required Skills

• 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 able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $90,000-110,000 for San Diego, CA. Benefits include 401K with company match, Flexible Vacation Policy, Health Benefits, Investment in Professional and Personal Development, and more.

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 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.