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Twist Bioscience · Portland, OR

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Role summary

Twist Bioscience seeks a Buyer to manage production material procurement and supplier relationships for synthetic DNA manufacturing. The role involves securing supply chain availability, negotiating supplier terms, and driving procurement efficiency in a fast-paced biotech environment.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Life Science, or related field
3+ years purchasing experience in tech or life science companies
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
SAP experience preferred
Verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of ISO 13485 and regulatory compliance

What you'll be doing

Ensure material availability to production while managing cash flow responsibly
Monitor and improve supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, and service metrics
Negotiate supplier terms including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment conditions
Issue rolling forecasts to suppliers and prevent supply chain bottlenecks
Evaluate procurement workflows to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements

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