Buyer/Supply Chain Specialist (Temporary)

San Jose based Visby Medical, Inc. is an ambitious, fast-paced early stage biotech startup driven by a belief that disease diagnosis should be quick, accurate, and accessible to all. The company is developing a novel diagnostic device platform that aims to redefine the way infectious diseases are tested and treated.

About the role

This is a Temporary Supply Chain Specialist opportunity that has the possibility of converting to Regular Full-Time.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand forecasts and MRP/MPS output to develop purchasing and inventory plans that ensure material availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Lead supplier sourcing, RFQ/RFP processes, and bid analysis to identify and qualify suppliers that meet cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and pricing agreements within scope of authority to secure the most favorable business terms, including cost, quality, and availability.
• Confer with vendors on product information, lead times, and delivery schedules, and review quotes for accuracy and competitive positioning.
• Develop and maintain strategic, long-term supplier relationships, serving as the primary point of contact and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend new suppliers to strengthen the supply base and mitigate single-source risk.
• Track and manage supplier ship commitments, escalating and expediting as needed to ensure parts availability against production build plans.
• Support supplier qualification, incoming material control, and material review board (MRB) disposition in partnership with Quality.
• Partner with Legal to ensure contracts are routed for appropriate review and signature.
• Collaborate with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve procure-to-pay issues and improve payment cycle efficiency.
• Lead implementation of improved Procure-to-Pay processes and controls, leveraging ERP/MRP systems and tools.
• Monitor and report key supply chain metrics (inventory turns, days of inventory, on-time delivery, fill rate) and drive corrective actions with suppliers.
• Participate in S&OP and lean manufacturing initiatives, providing supply chain data and analysis to support cross-functional planning decisions.
• Directly impact product quality by vetting suppliers, monitoring supplier performance, and maintaining the quality standards Visby has set for purchased materials and inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and professional experience.
• Strong understanding of inventory turns, days of inventory, and other supply chain KPIs, with the ability to analyze data and drive improvement.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment within an ISO-regulated industry (medical device strongly preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs; advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP formulas) required.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and hands-on experience with MRP systems required; experience with SAP or similar ERP platforms (Oracle, NetSuite) is desirable.
• APICS/CSCP or CPSM certification is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and build positive relationships with suppliers.

Pay

$55 - $70 an hour

Additional Information

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Visby Medical, Inc. will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Full COVID vaccination required; reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons considered.