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Quanterix is a company that is digitizing biomarker analysis with the goal of advancing the science of precision health. The company's ultra-sensitive detection solution, Simoa, has the potential to change the way in which healthcare is provided today by giving researchers the ability to closely examine the role of biomarkers in the continuum of health to disease. Quanterix' technology is designed to enable much earlier disease detection, better prognosis and precise treatment methods to improve the quality of life and longevity of the population for generations to come. The technology is currently being used for research applications in several therapeutic areas, including oncology, neurology, cardiology, inflammation and infectious disease.

• Reporting to the Procurement Manager, responsibilities include purchasing across multiple product types such as: biologicals, chemicals, consumables, and antibodies/antigens.
• Analyze historical material usage and annual forecast usage for manufacturing materials to make purchasing decisions.
• Perform all procurement activities including vendor price negotiation, terms & conditions negotiations, creating purchase orders, order confirmations and promise date verification.
• Work cross functionally with planning, quality control and manufacturing to evaluate and pre-approve samples of material.
• Monitor open purchase order report and follow up with vendors to ensure delivery dates are being met and any delivery date changes are communicated.
• Manage requests from QC-Incoming and Receiving to ensure all proper documentation has been provided by the supplier for seamless receipt.
• Manage and maintain supplier performance report and create vendor scorecards for critical suppliers.
• Work cross functionally with internal stakeholders to purchase indirect material requirements.
• Continuously monitor and adjust safety stock levels to ensure continuity of supply and mitigate raw material stock-outs.
• Run overdue PO reports and maintain day to day communication with suppliers to ensure high levels of on-time delivery and adjusting the promise date in our ERP system to ensure data integrity.
• Review invoices to ensure 3-way match, work with vendors on any issues, and approve for payment.
• Manage requests from Billing/Accounts Payable and resolve supplier invoicing issues.
• Manage New Vendors and request for adding to the Approved Vendor list, generating new vendors in ERP (Syteline) and record management required of vendor forms.

• Excellent organizational, record keeping and communication skills.
• Strong excel skills.
• Comfortable working independently on core job function with minimal direction and oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional teams and be a team player.
• Possess an ability to learn and master complicated concepts quickly and comfortably.
• Able to generate high quality data under tight deadlines.
• Have a collaborative and proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong computer and database skills.
• 100% on-site role.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience
• APICS and/or ISM certification is desirable
• ERP/Syteline Experience preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain in a manufacturing environment

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