Buyer (Temporary)

About Visby

Visby Medical is an ambitious, well-funded late-stage biotech startup. Driven by a belief that infectious disease diagnosis should be quick, accurate, and accessible to all, Visby has developed the world’s first single-use PCR platform that disrupts the traditional model and redefines the way infectious disease is tested and treated.

About the role

We have a talented team of researchers, biologists, designers, operations and administrative resources team. If you are passionate about making a difference, thrive on tackling challenging problems, and want to join a collaborative ownership team that will change the world of healthcare, please consider the following Temporary (6-month contract) Buyer opportunity:

• Review and convert purchase requisitions and requirements from the MRP/MPS  to purchase orders ensuring data accuracy and expedite purchase orders through the approval process when necessary.
• Lead supplier sourcing, facilitating bids, and bid analysis as needed.
• Manage long term contracts within established limitations and scope of authority to obtain the most favorable business partnerships, including but not limited to quality, availability and cost.
• Review purchase requisitions and confer with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule, reviewing quotes for accuracy and competitive strategies.
• Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement, usually being the single source of contact for the vendor.
• Investigate and recommend new vendors.
• Track and update supplier ship commitments to ensure parts availability for forecasted build plans.
• Support supplier qualification, material control, and disposition (MRB).
• Collaborate with Legal to ensure contracts are routed for appropriate signatures. 
• Collaborate with Finance and other internal customers to resolve procure-to-pay issues.
• Assist with implementation of improved Procure-to-Pay business processes and controls using software and other systems.
• Implements processes and tools to enhance productivity and lower costs.
• Participate in lean manufacturing projects as required.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in related field.
• A strong understanding of inventory turns and days of inventory calculations is a plus. 
• Experience with fast pace / high volume disposable in ISO environment (medical device preferred).
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs. Intermediate Excel skills (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP formulas is highly recommended).
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and experience with MRP systems is a plus. Any experience with SAP is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, pleasant, and a professional demeanor and the ability to work as part of a team and build positive relationships with suppliers.

• $25 - $38 per hour (Salary range for candidates based in San Jose, CA)
• Compensation for the role is based on geographical location. 
• Compensation also depends on a number of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

More about our benefits

Visby offers highly competitive health insurance through Cigna or Kaiser, including a company-funded HSA option.  We also offer flexible paid time off, 11 company holidays, and many other contemporary benefits and perks.

Visby is a proud recipient of the 2023 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation.

Additional information

We believe that the unique contributions of all Visbees is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or military or veteran status.

Full COVID Vaccination Required - Reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons considered.