Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
Core
Building and managing the end-to-end supply chain for an automated biology lab, sourcing reagents, hardware, and consumables to support AI-driven wet lab experimentation.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain & Procurement Manager (hands-on IC)
Builds
A resilient, cost-optimized supply chain for a high-throughput automated lab
Domain
Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Hardware Manufacturing
Required skills
Sourcing, supplier negotiation, inventory management, cost reduction, supply chain risk mitigation, vendor onboarding, landed cost analysis, automation scripting
Preferred skills
Biotech or CRO experience, knowledge of reagent categories (enzymes, antibodies, media), Swiss or EU import/export experience
Technologies
API systems, Claude Code, spreadsheet automation
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end procurement from requests to receiving; de-risk supply chain by qualifying second sources; negotiate pricing and volume commitments; drive down cost of goods sold (COGS); plan supply for lab expansion; manage inventory policy and landed costs (shipping, customs, cold chain); automate ordering and reconciliation processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
