Materials Manager

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About Us:
You rarely get the chance to change an entire industry. But that's the position we find ourselves in. Join us, and you'll unleash scientists, accelerate their research and help get cures to patients sooner
We're developing a machine that fully automates human cell production - one of the most painful but important processes in biology. Cells are used to discover and develop new drugs, and now they're being used to cure cancer too. Mytos has the potential to impact cure development across the board.
We've assembled a world-class team to take on this challenge, with ex-Dyson engineers and Nature-published scientists working hand-in-hand. You can learn more about your potential Mytos teammates here: Team
Mytos is backed by Y Combinator, the most successful startup program in the world which produced companies such as AirBnb, Dropbox, and Ginkgo Bioworks.
We believe that as a materials manager, you'd be hard pressed to find a more interesting and impactful problem to work on. We'd love to hear from you if you think you would enjoy:
Collaborating with R&D/production to determine supply needs / forecasting future order timelines
Controlling inventory levels and ensuring availability of materials for production systems
Resolving labour and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions
Managing our BOMs & ensuring they accurately represent the cost of producing Mytos products
Identifying and implementing cost/lead time saving opportunities
Purchasing supplies and materials according to specifications
Coordinating and supervising receiving and QC/kitting procedures for production parts
Building/maintaining relationships and negotiating with suppliers (new & existing)
Keeping detailed records on procurement activity, materials quantity, specifications etc.
Managing payments for orders, ensuring suppliers are paid on time every time
You Bring:
At least 5 years experience as a materials manager in fast paced environments
A strong continuous improvement mindset & demonstrated history of driving cost/lead time efficiencies in organisations
Strong problem solving skills
Excellent organisation & time management skills
Strong understanding of supply chain and inventory management systems
Understanding of forecasting and budgeting
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in shipping and receiving
BSc/BA in logistics or similar relevant field
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary with stock options
Lunch covered daily
Collaborative team environment with very high potential to learn new skills
24 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
Pension
Awesome colleagues and an office in the Imperial College Innovation hub in White City, where you'll be based.
Because of the hands on aspect of this role, we are unable to support remote-first working and potential colleagues must be happy to work from our lab.
We're building a team that enjoys moving fast and not killing cells, strives for continuous improvement through learning from mistakes and is passionate about work that contributes to solving real world problems.
We get excited about meeting potential colleagues from broad scientific/engineering backgrounds and who share our enthusiasm for unconstrained innovation and understanding our users.
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