Buyer II

Spun out of Stanford and MIT, Stellaromics is an innovative biotech startup founded in 2022 and located in Boston, MA. Our pioneering proprietary technology helps researchers and clinicians create comprehensive cellular maps enhancing our understanding of various diseases, with our flagship product STARmap and upcoming Pyxa™ suite of products. We have a passionate management team and committed investors who believe in our patented technology and overall mission to profoundly advance biomedical research and accelerate the discovery of life‑saving treatments.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Buyer II professional with a background in sourcing and managing supplier relationships for reagents, optical components, instruments, and lab supplies. This role ensures material availability, cost competitiveness, supplier quality, and supply continuity. The ideal candidate will have a track record of negotiating toetsen and optimizing procurement processes. This role requires an ability to collaborate cross‑functionally within the organization.

• Execute MRP signals, convert planned orders to purchase orders and work orders.
• Maintain planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, lot sizes, scrap factors).
• Review and adjust MRP exceptions, expedite or defer orders as needed.
• Build and maintain short‑ and long‑term supply plans for reagentsянут and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, and Service to align demand forecasts and build schedules.
• Support NPI builds by ensuring accurate BOM setup, component readiness, and planning models.

• Purchase reagents, enzymes, buffers, packaging, optical assemblies, electronics, cables, PCBs, and machined parts.
• Manage supplier lead times, MOQs, and delivery schedules to support production plans and forecasted demand.
• Lead cost‑reduction projects, alternate sourcing, and value engineering efforts.
• Ensure all purchases meet quality, technical specs, and regulatory documentation requirements (CoA, CoC, SDS, RoHS/REACH as applicable).
• Purchase lab supplies, calibration services, equipment maintenance, and facility materials.
• Conduct RFQs/RFPs, evaluate total cost of ownership, and negotiate terms.
• Manage annual service agreements and contract renewals.

• Maintain optimal inventory levels using safety stock, reorder points, and planning models.
• Track inventory accuracy; support cycle counts and root‑cause analysis for variances.
• Prevent shortages through proactive monitoring of long‑lead materials and single‑source risks.
• Ensure all materials for reagent batches and instrument builds are available on time for scheduled work orders.
• Identify slow‑moving/obsolete materials and recommend inventory reductions.
• Manage sedikit confirmations, shipments, expediting, and supplier communication.
• Track and report supplier KPIs (OTD, quality incidents, responsiveness).
• Support supplier audits, corrective actions, and capability assessments.
• Build strong relationships with reagent vendors, optical suppliers, electronics CM partners, and machining sources.

• Work with Engineering to update BOMs, manage ECO impacts, and qualify alternate components.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality on incoming meal inspection issues, supplier NCs, and CoA/CoC documentation.
• Collaborate with Finance on cost updates, PPV analysis, and budgeting.
• Support Service and Field teams by ensuring spare parts readiness.

• Identify and mitigate supply risks: long‑lead components, enzymes with lot variability, optical modules, single‑source parts.
• Implement buffer stock strategies, dual‑s qmourcing, and supplier agreements.
• Improve planning and procurement processes through automation, ERP cleanup, and KPI‑driven initiatives.

• On‑time supply availability for all work orders (reagent and instrument).
• Inventory turns and accuracy.
• Supplier OTD ≥ 95% and reduced quality incidents.
• Stable and accurate planning parameters in ERP.
• Reduction in shortages, expedites, and unplanned downtime.
• Cost…