Procurement Operations Specialist
Alameda, CA$80k - $130kfull-timePosted 3d ago
About the role
Procurement Specialist role owning purchasing, vendor relations, and the procurement lifecycle within Science, partnering with engineers and scientists to implement best practices and automation in a fast-paced, patient-first environment.
Responsibilities
- Establishing Procurement as a partner, not just a service, at Science.
- Owning company purchasing and procurement.
- Driving engagement across Science to improve procurement processes and implementing automation for daily purchasing activities.
- Creating best practices across the company and training end-users on processes and systems.
- Performing activities related to requesting quotations, negotiating pricing, supplier performance, supply chain risk, and placing purchase orders to suppliers for materials associated with R&D.
- Overseeing shipping and receiving processes, including accurately documenting incoming and outgoing shipments and monitoring supplier performance, addressing any quality or delivery issues promptly and effectively.
- Maintaining accurate records of procurement activities, including purchase orders, contracts, and related service and warranty agreements.
- Processing packaging shipping, and tracking domestic and international orders accurately, including scheduling of courier pickups and deliveries.
- Building relationships with important vendors to understand how they can impact our business and negotiate favorable terms
- Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the shipping and receiving space.
- Supporting Operations broadly
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or related technical field
- Must be able to be onsite daily in Alameda, CA
- 4+ years of experience building and maintaining successful relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective systems
- Detail-oriented and capable of working independently with limited supervision
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects using proper lifting techniques
- Proficiency in using basic computer applications, including email and spreadsheets
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic and reliability
Skills
Required:Purchasing and procurement process managementVendor relations and negotiationsShipping & receiving coordinationDocumentation and record-keeping
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
- Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
- Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Science Corporation
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