Supply Chain Specialist III

Career Opportunities with Nova Biomedical Corporation

The Supply Chain Specialist III is responsible for the planning, procurement, and reporting activities of purchased materials supporting Nova Biomedical manufacturing operations. This role manages a complex category of commodities while balancing cost, inventory performance, supplier relationships, and service levels to support the timely manufacture and distribution of quality products. The position is expected to identify cost‑saving opportunities and develop strategies that improve overall inventory management and supply chain performance.

• Ensure compliance with all Nova purchasing policies and procedures.
• Schedule and place purchase orders with suppliers based on MRP requirements and inventory policies.
• Manage inventory levels to support manufacturing demands.
• Develop supplier relationships and establish delivery methods that support Kanban inventory management and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Oversee purchasing processes to ensure on‑time delivery and resolve material shortages caused by shipping delays.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier proposals involving complex pricing structures.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and contracts when applicable.
• Evaluate supplier performance to ensure quality, service, delivery, and competitive pricing requirements are met.
• Work with Distribution and Supplier Quality teams to resolve receiving issues, returns, and nonconforming material concerns.
• Work with Finance to resolve supplier invoicing issues.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers and establish long‑term supplier relationships.
• Partner with Engineering on component sourcing and implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Work closely with Planning to ensure material availability supports production schedules.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and key supply chain metrics.
• Participate in supplier management review meetings.
• Maintain accurate MRP planning parameters including item masters, lead times, and ordering policies.
• Prepare and distribute purchase order reports while maintaining accurate reconciliation of purchasing information.
• Analyze inventory profiles, replenishment methods, lot‑sizing requirements, inventory turns, and slow‑moving inventory.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve inventory performance.
• Support cross‑training and development within the Purchasing department.
• Participate in cross‑functional process improvement initiatives.
• Support Quality Assurance activities and audit requirements as needed.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, supplier capabilities, and supply chain best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing purchasing, planning, and inventory management experience.
• Experience using MRP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Experience with purchasing management systems.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer skills with extensive experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated decision‑making abilities and sound business judgment.

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use standard office equipment including computers, printers, and telephones.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• The full list of physical requirements for this role is available upon request.

• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Hybrid in Waltham, MA (4 days onsite)

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Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.