Buyer/Sales Order Admin

Alamar Biosciences•Fremont, CA

2d•$75,000 - $92,000

About The Position

At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples that can enable the earliest possible detection of disease. We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do. As we build our team, we seek collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission. Job Description We seek a highly motivated and energetic Buyer-SO Admin to join our Operations team. A qualified candidate must be willing to learn new techniques quickly and be able to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced and growing start-up environment.

Requirements

B.A. in degree in a relevant field required
3 to 5 years’ experience in supply chain management
Proficient knowledge of materials management, regulations, procedures, and records
Strong team player and self-starter with the ability to work independently
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Purchasing/Manufacturing/MRP experience preferred
Experience with NetSuite ERP System preferred
Experience in ISO 13485/QSR environment a plus

Responsibilities

Plan and execute procurement of materials and products from all internal groups.
Follow company’s purchasing SOP and maintain good purchasing records.
Ensure the accuracy of purchase orders. Monitor purchase order status and shipment tracking information to ensure on-time delivery. Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
Maintain strong working relationships with R&D, Planning, Manufacturing, QC, and S/R groups. Communicate lead time and maintain inventory levels to ensure smooth supply flow.
Manage the company’s Supplier Management Program in accordance with approved procedures. Evaluate supplier qualifications and review supplier performance on a periodical basis. Monitor and review purchase price variances.
Ensure appropriate inventory levels for all raw materials are maintained. Maintain accurate transaction level details of purchase orders and inventory transfers in the ERP System.
Follow Alamar’s Sales Order processing SOP to book customers’ orders.
Work with S/R team to schedule order fulfillment.
Provide customer services to order related inquiries.