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Neuralink · 11 hours ago

Supply Chain and Procurement Lead

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $177K/yr

7+ years exp

Neuralink is a company focused on creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. They are seeking an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Lead to manage a high-performing team responsible for all procurement activities, driving cost savings, supplier relationships, and operational efficiency while preparing for commercialization.

BiotechnologyMedicalNeuroscienceRobotics

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Leading and mentoring a small, high-performing procurement team to oversee all direct and indirect procurement for Neuralink, ensuring alignment with manufacturing and commercialization objectives

Acting as a liaison between suppliers/vendors and Neuralink’s various teams, fostering strong relationships to support hardware supply chains and regulated operations

Spearheading the identification, qualification, and strategic partnership with long-term production and manufacturing partners to establish a resilient, scalable, and high-quality supply base necessary for Neuralink's commercial scaling

Understanding internal stakeholders' needs and aligning procurement strategies accordingly for all categories, with an emphasis on hardware components, manufacturing materials, software, IT, G&A, facilities, clinical, and R&D

Developing and implementing sourcing strategies that support business objectives, including supplier selection, RFPs, category management, and strategies to uplevel supply chain maturity for commercialization

Ensuring compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and industry regulations

Providing insights and recommendations to continually optimize procurement processes, reduce total cost of ownership, and enhance supply chain resilience as Neuralink scales manufacturing

Analyzing the vendor pool and providing strategic recommendations for vendor consolidation to leverage economies of scale, streamline processes, and strengthen vendor relationships, particularly in hardware and regulated sectors

Monitoring supplier performance, conducting audits, and addressing any issues that arise to maintain high standards, with a focus on risk mitigation in hardware supply chains

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementProcurement ExpertiseStrategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationCost SavingsOperational EfficiencyTeam ManagementStakeholder ManagementRisk MitigationVendor Relationship Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or a related field

7+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement, or operations experience

Proven strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation expertise in both direct and indirect procurement, with experience in hardware businesses (e.g., managing supply chains for electronics, components, or manufacturing equipment)

Demonstrated experience managing a small team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Track record of delivering strategic value, cost savings, and operational improvements in supply chain functions

Preferred

Master's degree in a related field (e.g., supply chain management, business administration, or engineering)

Strategic cost modeling expertise, with a focus on hardware and manufacturing optimization

Background in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, biotech, medtech, or hardware-intensive fields like medical devices), with familiarity in managing procurement for clinical/R&D, facilities, or hardware supply chains

Experience scaling supply chain and procurement teams in preparation for commercialization, including hardware manufacturing maturation