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Job Description
Our Mission is to Map the Universe of Biology.
Improving the human condition is what fuels our passion for finding new ways of enabling scientific exploration. As a company we strive to create endtoend solutions that are simpler easier faster and more relevant to todays life science challenges.
As the pioneer in the field ofspatial biologyNanoStringenables scientists across the globe to envision molecular interactions in three dimensions with three different systems thenCounter Analysis System theGeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler(DSP) and theCosMx Spatial Molecular Imager(SMI) platform. As a result scientists can see themultiomicexpression of genes and proteins in the natural context of tissue structure.
Since our founding in 2003 we have earned a reputation as a respected trusted pioneer of innovative technologies that support our customers in their relentless pursuit of answers. Our products are based on a novel digital molecular barcoding technology invented at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) in Seattle under the direction of Dr. Leroy Hood.
With our technologies our customers continue to extend our understanding of biology to answer previously unsolvable questions with consistent reliable results.
HoweverNanoStringis much more than innovative products. The secret sauce to the companys success is our people who are committed to excellence and dedicated to catalyzing the next biological revolution. Collectively we live our corporate values of ambition grit ingenuity authenticity and customers every dayand never stop asking What if
This Senior Buyer plays a critical role in managing a high volume of demand recognition for NanoStrings instrumentation consumables chemistry and related materials and or services on a daily basis while supporting the Supply Chain organization in Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management. The work is highly interdisciplinary and will involve working closely with biologists scientists design engineers software engineers Supply Chain Quality Legal and external OEM manufacturers to support commercial product and partnership management.Requirements:
5 years of Purchasing or Supply Chain experience
A college education with a fouryear degree (preferably in Business Supply Chain or Engineering) and/or 8 years of equivalent directly related work experience.
Experience in ISO GMP or FDA regulated environments preferred
Experience with an ERP System preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Strong communication negotiation organizational and detailoriented skills
The ability to work independently and crossfunctionally to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines
Ability to manage communications from both internal and external sources
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (i.e. complex functions)
This position may require up to 15 domestic and international travel
APICS or ISM certification is preferred
Essential Responsibilities:
- Procure materials supplies capital equipment and services for all NanoString functional areas.
- Receive requisitions and verify specifications quantity and delivery requirements
- Develop and investigate supply sources. May issue request for quotations proposals or bids for those items not covered by existing purchasing arrangements
- Continually work to drive down procurement costs increase margins improve quality to specification as well as improve ontime delivery
- Supply purchasing forecasts to suppliers as required
- Facilitate and monitor contracts with supply chain partners
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to assure materials are received to specification ontime and at the lowest possible cost
- Build internal and external relationships through problem solving and demonstrating accountability
- Manage overshipments delivery shortages changes in specifications quantities delivery dates and prices as well as report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required
- Act as suppliers primary contact for ECOs and deviation requests.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and as set by management
- Maintain accuracy of ERP systems Item Master and Purchasing databases
- Work under general supervision with latitude for independent judgement
- May consult with senior peers on certain projects
Target Base Salary Range:
$74000$105000
Base salary is an integral part of NanoStrings total compensation package. Base salary considers an individuals skills experience and competitive market value. The base salary range represent what NanoString pays for a job within a salary grade based on external market data in comparison to similar positions from other companies in our industry. Employees generally enter a salary grade at the lowertomidpoint in the range.
Other compensation elements include a discretionary annual bonus incentive compensation for sales roles comprehensive benefit plans and paid time off including designated holidays.
NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any thirdparty agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.
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NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any thirdparty agency or company that it does not have a signed agreement with.
COVID19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: NanoString has a COVID19 vaccination policy that applies to ALL U.S. employees (regardless of work location) onsite contractors and visitors except as prohibited by applicable law. As a condition of employment newly hired employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination within 31 days of their hiring date or have applied for an exemption for which an accommodation can be made. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final (or only) dose of an authorized COVID19 vaccine regimen. Exemptions will be considered for medical conditions/disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs observations or practices. For any visitor coming onsite to one of NanoStrings facilities we must verify that the visitor is fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to site entry and visitors must don a face mask at all times when onsite in a NanoString facility.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
