Manufacturing Engineer, Procurement
Culture BiosciencesCloud-based Biomanufacturing company
South San Francisco, United States$115K - $150KMid
Y Combinator
Craft Ventures
Northpond Ventures
Synthesis Capital
S32
Cultivian Sandbox
About the role
TL;DR
Join Culture Biosciences as a Manufacturing Engineer, Procurement to manage sourcing and procurement for bioreactor hardware and consumables.
- •Culture Biosciences is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer, Procurement to join their Supply Chain & Manufacturing team.
- •You will source and procure components and materials for their proprietary bioreactor hardware and consumables.
- •Key Responsibilities Source and procure mechanical, electrical, and fluidic components for bioreactor hardware.
- •Manage procurement of consumables including cell culture media, reagents, plasticware, and single-use assemblies.
- •Develop and maintain supplier relationships; qualify new suppliers and manage ongoing vendor performance.
- •Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost and availability targets.
- •Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams during new product development to source components that meet design and regulatory requirements.
- •Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field. 4-6 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles, preferably in hardware manufacturing or life sciences.
- •Experience with electromechanical or fluidic hardware components, life science consumables, ERP or purchasing systems, supplier qualification, and contract negotiation.
- •Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical specifications.
- •Strong analytical and organizational skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Required skills
Procurement
Domain expertise
biotech
Benefits & perks
Competitive salary and equity compensation, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance, Medical and Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) plan with company match, Responsible Time Off, 11 paid company holidays, 12 weeks of parental leave at full salary
Tech stack
Oracle