
About Vital Biosciences Inc.
Empowering developers with remote health data APIs
Key Highlights
- Raised $3.1M in funding from Y Combinator and others
- Based in SoMa, San Francisco, CA
- Currently in Beta with a focus on healthcare applications
- Serves clients in wellness, fitness, sleep, and metabolic health
Vital is a healthcare technology company based in SoMa, San Francisco, focused on transforming the way health data is collected and utilized. Their API enables developers to seamlessly integrate at-home health data from lab tests and fitness wearables like Fitbit into healthcare applications. Curren...
🎁 Benefits
Vital offers a remote office budget, a brand new MacBook Pro (or equivalent for Linux/BSD users), and 25 days of holiday excluding bank holidays. The ...
🌟 Culture
At Vital, the culture is centered around innovation in healthcare technology, focusing on leveraging modern data collection methods to improve patient...
Overview
Vital Biosciences Inc. is hiring a Buyer to manage end-to-end procurement for various categories including lab supplies and equipment. You'll collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and compliant procurement processes.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a detail-oriented, proactive buyer who enables innovation through a reliable and efficient supply base. You thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments, enjoy owning purchasing decisions, and are motivated by supporting the development and manufacturing of cutting-edge diagnostics. Your expertise in sourcing hardware components, lab supplies, and chemicals—combined with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills—makes you a key partner to engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
What you'll do
You will own end-to-end procurement for assigned categories, from requisition to purchase order and receipt. Collaborating with internal teams, you will ensure all ad-hoc procurement needs for R&D and operations are executed on time, within budget, and in line with quality and compliance expectations. You will manage day-to-day supplier relationships, coordinating delivery schedules, resolving issues, and driving on-time, in-full performance. Additionally, you will update and maintain accurate master data in MISys to reflect current designs, routing, and purchasing requirements, while supporting receiving and inventory management activities in the warehouse.
What we offer
At Vital Biosciences Inc., we value diversity in the workplace and are committed to providing accommodations as needed. Join us in a role that not only supports your professional growth but also contributes to the advancement of innovative diagnostics.
Interested in this role?
Apply now or save it for later. Get alerts for similar jobs at Vital Biosciences Inc..
Similar Jobs You Might Like
Based on your interests and this role

Buyer
OpenAI is hiring a Buyer to support vendor execution and purchase order delivery for finished goods. You'll manage vendor interactions and ensure accurate purchasing decisions. This role requires strong collaboration with engineering, operations, and finance teams.

Buyer
iHerb is hiring a Buyer to evaluate, curate, and grow product categories while fostering vendor partnerships. This role requires strong negotiation skills and an understanding of category metrics.

Buyer
Saronic is seeking a Buyer to manage sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationships for autonomous surface vessels. This role requires strong negotiation skills and a commitment to quality standards.

Buyer
Inspiren is hiring a Buyer to manage sourcing and purchasing to support company goals. You'll work closely with supply chain and vendors to ensure optimal inventory levels. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in buying and inventory management.

Procurement Buyer
HelloFresh is seeking a Procurement Buyer to manage purchase orders and vendor relationships for food and packaging SKUs. You'll analyze purchasing data and drive continuous improvement efforts. This role requires 1-3 years of procurement experience and a Bachelor's degree.