Senior Buyer/ Buyer

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10x Genomics is building tools for scientific discovery that reveal and address the true complexities of biology and disease. Through a combination of novel microfluidics, chemistry and bioinformatics, our award-winning Chromium™ System is enabling researchers around the world to more fully understand the fundamentals of biology at unprecedented resolution and scale. Learn more at 10xGenomics.com. 


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Fueled by equal parts scientific vision and determined passion, we are delivering unprecedented innovation to short-read sequencing technologies and transforming how genomic information is accessed. You will feel the 10x difference the moment you enter our offices and labs. There’s a dynamic energy here, and we’re looking for the best of the best to be a part of it. We are seeking talented professionals excited to build new technology that advances scientific research while growing their career within a dynamic, supportive environment.  To support our rapid growth, we are opening a new 10x Manufacturing and Distribution operation in Singapore.  This is a chance to get in on the ground floor.

Buyer / Senior Buyer (Reagent, Consumables)

We are seeking a motivated, collaborative and results-oriented individual to join our growing Singapore Manufacturing and Distribution team as a Buyer. This individual will have primary responsibilities of managing purchasing activities as well as identifying and driving various process improvement projects.  The individual will report to the Singapore Purchasing Manager and will work closely with other teams such as Planning, Manufacturing, R&D, Finance and Marketing.  This is a unique position with broad exposure both internally and externally doing strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation and project management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute material planning and procurement activities in a timely manner.
  • Develop an efficient system to accurately track purchase requisition and purchase order status
  • Participant and contribute to the monthly S&OP (Sales & Operation) meeting.
  • Able to interpret S&OP demand and translate to material forecast to suppliers.
  • Proactively check on availability of suppliers’ capacity and material constraints that will cause end-to-end supply chain disruption
  • Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers
  • Implement standardized metrics to track, maintain and drive suppliers to continuously optimize in quality, service and cost
  • Be the primary point of contact for supplier communication / issue resolutions related to purchase orders
  • Manage supplier relationship and supplier performance metrics
  • Manage purchasing contract and ensure contract is renew on time
  • Identify and drive process improvements to improve supply chain performance
  • Support sourcing activities for new product / service
  • Support the implementation of future new ERP, P2P systems and features
  • To take on ad-hoc tasks as and when assigned by immediate supervisor.

Required Skills and Background

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred. Diploma holders with more years of experience will also be considered.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing /planning or similar capacity
  • Meticulous, have an eye for details and ability to work independently as well as in a team
  • Great quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to think creatively to identify new and better solutions
  • Organized, detail-oriented and a service mentality to internal customers
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to take up larger responsibility quickly
  • Ability to travel when required.
  • Singapore Citizen or PR

Desired Skills and Background  

  • Scientific training / exposure to Life Science consumables with good experience buying chemicals and reagents.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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About 10x Genomics

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.

We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.

Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference. 

Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.

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