Technical Product and Sourcing Specialist

Technical Product and Sourcing Specialist

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$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Kent Scientific Corporation is a leading provider of innovative research solutions for the life sciences. Over 35 years, we have advanced scientific discovery by supplying researchers worldwide with high-quality, reliable, and precise instrumentation and equipment for in vivo animal research.

Kent Scientific is looking for a Technical Product & Sourcing Specialist to support our growing portfolio of research tools and drive strategic product expansion as the primary focus, with customer support and service as a secondary responsibility. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll bridge technical support, product development, and sourcing strategy. Reporting to the Technical Resources & Product Lead, this person will support cross‑functional initiatives to identify and acquire new complementary products, engage suppliers, and assist customers with expert technical guidance.

• Researching and identifying new product opportunities, including accessories, consumables, and complementary product lines that align with Kent’s vision and customer needs.
• Evaluating competitor offerings and market trends to inform roadmap recommendations and product positioning.
• Leading outreach to potential vendors, establishing supplier relationships, and supporting vendor negotiations on pricing, quality, and timelines.
• Collaborating with production, marketing, and sales to ensure new products are efficiently sourced, vetted, and ready for launch.
• Developing initial cost and margin analyses to support go/no‑go sourcing decisions.
• Working with marketing and product teams to prepare new products for market (from packaging and labeling through to positioning).
• Leading catalog expansion initiatives and managing sourcing programs end‑to‑end.
• Serving as a high‑level subject matter expert on our veterinary anesthesia and physiological monitoring equipment.
• Delivering in-depth technical support to customers and internal teams, jumping in on complex tickets or escalations as needed.
• Contributing to the creation of scientific and technical materials – including white papers, application notes, training decks, and help center documentation.
• Participating in webinars, trade shows, and educational presentations (online and onsite) to showcase product capabilities and support customer learning.
• Partnering with tech resources, marketing, sales, and production to identify operational bottlenecks and support inter‑departmental communication.
• Taking initiative on identifying and solving roadblocks related to vendor management, product setup, or internal handoffs.
• Assisting with light project management and documentation tasks to keep product and vendor pipelines moving smoothly.

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in biology, physiology, animal science, or a related scientific field (LVT or LAT certification a plus; PhD preferred).
• Have 3–5 years of experience in product, sourcing, or vendor management, ideally within a biomedical or life sciences company.
• Bring strong experience managing large or complex projects (PMP certification preferred).
• Have hands‑on lab or research experience – particularly with in vivo animal models – and a demonstrated ability to design and conduct scientific experiments.
• Have a proven track record creating high‑quality scientific documentation, such as white papers, application notes, or study reports.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data interpretation skills, with a strategic mindset for identifying market opportunities and translating them into product plans.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally, with the ability to explain complex scientific and technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Have demonstrated success working cross‑functionally to launch new products or support customer‑facing initiatives, collaborating effectively across teams.
• Bring strong organizational habits, attention to detail, and curiosity – and enjoy digging into the details to…