Element Biosciences · 2 days ago
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
San Diego, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expElement Biosciences is dedicated to empowering the scientific community, and they are seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing strategies for critical materials and services throughout the product lifecycle. This role involves shaping supplier ecosystems and driving cross-functional alignment to ensure supplier capabilities meet technical and business requirements.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsLife Science
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing strategy of complex commodities supporting next-generation sequencing platforms and associated consumables through early phase development and commercialization scale-up
Partner with R&D and Operations to drive supplier selection for direct and indirect materials, contract manufacturing, and services, during both New Production Introduction (NPI) and sustaining phases
Architect and execute multi-year sourcing strategies aligned with the technology roadmap, focused on cost efficiency, manufacturability, quality, supply assurance, and proactive risk mitigations
Translate engineering & R&D requirements into sourcing criteria
Lead complex negotiations to secure competitive pricing, long-term agreements, strategic partnerships, and supply continuity for high-value commodities
Partner with Quality to ensure supplier compliance with relevant standards such as ISO 13485
Develop and manage supplier performance metrics; manage scorecards and implement corrective actions
Enhance supply chain resilience through alternate-source development, dual/triple sourcing strategies, and geopolitical/tariff risk evaluations
Ensure rigorous documentation management, sourcing governance, and alignment between BOMs, supplier data, and ERP systems
Utilize market intelligence, benchmarking, and cost modeling to manage cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) targets across product lifecycle stages, supply risks, cost drivers, make-vs-buy decisions, and dual sourcing strategies
Lead semi-annual business reviews with strategic suppliers to evaluate performance and strengthen partnerships
Deliver clear, data-driven communications to internal stakeholders, highlighting sourcing strategy progress, risk assessments, and financial impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
10-15+ years of experience in life sciences strategic sourcing, procurement engineering, supplier development, or technical supply chain roles
Strong command of end-to-end supply chain principles and best practices
Deep knowledge of product development lifecycles, Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, and supplier qualification processes
Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Highly detail-oriented, well-organized, and analytical with strong problem-solving skills
Skilled in making data-driven decisions with a strong analytical mindset
Proven ability to succeed in fast-paced environment with rapidly shifting priorities and ambiguous requirements
Effective communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments
Willing and able to challenge assumptions and offer objective, unbiased perspectives
Must be able to lift 15 pounds
Travel required might be up to 10% (supplier visits)
Benefits
Stock options
Discretionary annual bonus
No cost health insurance plans
401k with company match
Flexible paid time off
Company
Element Biosciences
Element Biosciences is a life science company that focuses on developing innovative genetic analysis tools.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$678MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementVenrock
2024-07-11Series D· $277M
2021-06-29Series C· $276M
2020-06-26Series B· $30M
Leadership Team
Danae Van Oene
Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Support
Edwin Hauw
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Product Management
Recent News
2026-01-22
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