Strategic Production Materials Buyer

Twistbioscience; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Twist Bioscience in Portland, OR seeks a procurement professional to secure production supply and drive improvements with material suppliers. You will manage purchasing of production materials, forecast needs, negotiate terms, and optimize workflows to support manufacturing.

The role requires 3+ years in purchasing in tech or life sciences, with SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, and strong analytical capabilities to deliver value and maintain high service levels.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Purchasing in Tech or Life Science company.
• Ability to analyze problems, investigate and determine solutions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; SAP knowhow preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production material availability while managing cash flow.
• Manage supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, service).
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and optimize value.
• Develop rolling forecasts to ensure raw material availability.
• Evaluate procurement workflows and drive efficiency in material management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

BA in Business, Industrial Eng, Life Science or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Twist Bioscience in Portland, OR seeks a procurement professional to secure production supply and drive improvements with material suppliers. You will manage purchasing of production materials, forecast needs, negotiate terms, and optimize workflows to support manufacturing.

The role requires 3+ years in purchasing in tech or life sciences, with SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, and strong analytical capabilities to deliver value and maintain high service levels.