Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

The Procurement Specialist owns sourcing, supplier negotiation, and purchase order execution for assigned commodity categories across our hardware programs. This person works directly with Manufacturing Operations, R&D, and Quality to secure components, services, and capital equipment on time, on cost, and to spec. The ideal candidate is detail-obsessed, comfortable pushing back on suppliers and internal stakeholders, and able to operate in a fast-moving environment where requirements change weekly. They treat lead time and total landed cost as first-class problems, not afterthoughts, and they document their work cleanly enough that the next person can pick it up without a handoff meeting.

Role responsibilities:

• Manage goods receipt, ERP recording, incoming inspection, storage, FIFO rotation, and inventory accuracy across all stock types.
• Run the full purchasing cycle from RFQ through PO issuance and receipt reconciliation for assigned categories.
• Negotiate terms to optimize total landed cost, track supplier performance, and resolve quality issues, SCARs, and RMAs.
• Qualify second sources and onboard contract manufacturers to reduce single-point-of-failure risk.
• Own the open-order book, expedite at-risk deliveries, and maintain accurate, audit-ready item and supplier records.
• Ship finished product, replacement units, and accessories against the demand plan, including consignment control and cross-border logistics.
• Translate the production build plan into material needs, surface shortages in daily stand-ups, and improve processes as volumes scale.

Key qualifications:

• 3+ years of direct procurement experience in a hardware, electromechanical, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated negotiation track record with documented cost savings; able to walk through specific deals and what drove the outcome.
• Working proficiency with an ERP system (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in medical devices or another regulated, quality-controlled environment (for example ISO 13485 or GMP).
• Familiarity with lot and serial traceability, incoming inspection, nonconformance handling, SCARs, and supplier audits.
• Experience procuring components for medical devices, optics, electronics assemblies, or other regulated hardware.
• Exposure to international logistics, customs, and export and import documentation for sensitive or medical-grade goods, both inbound and outbound.
• Experience with contract manufacturers and PCBA suppliers in Europe and Asia.
• Consignment or field-inventory control experience.
• Experience with the Dolibarr ERP or similar.
• Lean or continuous-improvement background (5S, kanban, min/max planning).
• CIPS, APICS CPIM/CSCP, or equivalent certification.

Salary/Pay Range:

Science is required under California law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on the indicated salary band. The base salary range for this full-time position is $115,000 to $150,000 annually + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

Benefits:

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work.

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.