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    Twist Bioscience

    Biotechnology

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    USA - Portland, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time3+ yrs experiencePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    Programmable DNA, the software of Life, is finally here! Twist Bioscience is developing a disruptive Synthetic DNA technology that will change the world, enabling widespread health and sustainability. Synthetic biologists will use our products to engineer how organisms produce cures to diseases, make everyday chemicals by using the atmosphere as the carbon source, enable plants to make their own fertilizers, and to create in-vivo diagnostics that alert us when we are sick, and many more applications.

    We need a passionate, highly skilled, and strong team player to secure production supply and drive improvements with our production material suppliers. The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This position will be responsible for purchasing of production materials as well as key projects to improve our procurement methods.

    What You’ll Be Doing:

    • Assure the highest level of material availability to production while responsibly managing cash flow.
    • Actively managing supplier performance (Quality, cost, delivery, and service level)
    • Negotiate optimal terms with suppliers (price, delivery, and payment terms). Demand the best overall value.
    • Develop and issue rolling forecasts to suppliers to ensure raw material availability and prevent supply chain bottlenecks.
    • Evaluate procurement workflows to identify bottlenecks and drive efficiency across chemical and material management.
    • Clearly communicate requirements to suppliers, both verbally and in writing.
    • Deliver a high level of customer service within the company.
    • Identify and mitigate supply risks.
    • Manage purchase order in ERP: issue Purchase Orders, ensure the accuracy of purchase orders.
    • Solve Purchase Orders issues (receiving, accounting documentations).
    • Manage priorities based on manufacturing and NPI needs.
    • Follow regulatory and ISO 13485.

    What You’ll Bring to the Team [Competency/Qualifications]

    • B.A at Business, Industrial Eng, Life Science or related field.
    • 3+ Years’ experience in Purchasing roles in Tech or Life Science company. Ability to quickly analyze problems, investigate and determine solutions.
    • Analytical and presentation skills
    • Able to analyze, prepare, and deliver presentations to management. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. SAP knowhow preferred.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Twist Bioscience

    Twist Bioscience is a leading DNA synthesis company providing high-quality synthetic DNA for a wide range of applications, including drug discovery and diagnostics.

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    Industry
    Biotechnology
    Founded
    2013
    Open roles
    44

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