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 processing DNA and proteins.
Domain
Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Hardware Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, inventory management, cost reduction (COGS), supply chain risk mitigation, vendor qualification, import/export logistics, data-driven decision making, automation scripting.
Preferred skills
Biotech or CRO experience, knowledge of reagent categories (enzymes, antibodies, media), Swiss or EU import/export experience, hardware manufacturing background.
Technologies
API systems, Claude Code, spreadsheet automation, cold chain logistics systems.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end procurement from request to receiving; negotiate pricing and volume commitments with suppliers; qualify second-source suppliers to de-risk single-source dependencies; manage inventory levels and reorder points; model supply needs for lab expansion; optimize landed costs including shipping and duties; automate ordering and reconciliation processes. (via careerplan.io/jobs/6eabe135-e126-4ebc-bf21-ed32bcd6c312-supply-chain-procurement-manager-at-adaptyv)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
