Supply Chain Specialist I - Strategic Procurement & Inventory

novabio; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements

Competitive benefits: Medical, Dental,

401k company match

Bonus program

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Office cafeteria in Waltham

Job summary

Nova Biomedical is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist I to join the Purchasing team in Waltham, MA. You will plan, place, and monitor purchase orders, ensuring material availability and timely delivery while maintaining accurate data in the MRP system.

The role requires a BS in Supply Chain or related field and 0–3+ years experience, with strong communication, negotiation, and Excel skills to optimize costs and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain, Business, or another applicable discipline required.
• 0 to 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related professional experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent computer application skills with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to plan, place, monitor, and manage purchase orders.
• Understanding of purchasing procedures, supplier management, inventory planning, and material availability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and place purchase orders with assigned suppliers based on MRP requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and follow up on delays or issues.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters in the MRP system.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and supplier performance.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Excel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Job description

Nova Biomedical is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist I to join the Purchasing team in Waltham, MA. You will plan, place, and monitor purchase orders, ensuring material availability and timely delivery while maintaining accurate data in the MRP system.

The role requires a BS in Supply Chain or related field and 0–3+ years experience, with strong communication, negotiation, and Excel skills to optimize costs and service levels.