Tempus AI · 23 hours ago
Manager, Procurement
Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $135K/yr
8+ years expTempus AI is a company focused on precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry. They are seeking a Head of Indirect Procurement to build and lead their procurement function, transforming it into a strategic partner through category management and AI integration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareMachine LearningMedicalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for key indirect spend categories (e.g., IT, Marketing, HR, Facilities, Legal, Professional Services)
Establish best practices for indirect procurement, setting the standard for purchasing behaviors across the company, including leading the end-to-end execution of RFx for high-value contracts
Negotiate complex commercial terms to secure favorable pricing, mitigate risk, and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) meet business needs
Champion the integration of AI-driven tools to automate routine tasks, enhance spend visibility, and predict market trends
Act as a strategic advisor to functional leaders, understanding their roadmaps and budget constraints to align procurement strategies with business goals
Build trust and collaboration across departments to ensure procurement is viewed as an enabler rather than a blocker
Facilitate cross-functional teams for major sourcing initiatives
Define and achieve targets for cost savings and cost avoidance
Partner with Finance to track savings validation and ensure budget alignment
Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction while maintaining quality and service levels
Qualification
Required
8-10+ years of procurement experience with a focus on indirect categories
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
Preferred
Prior experience establishing a procurement function in a high-growth tech or healthcare environment
Familiarity with modern ERPs (e.g., NetSuite) and procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, ZipHQ)
Experience implementing or utilizing AI tools in a professional setting
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Restricted stock units
Medical and other benefits
Company
Tempus AI
Tempus is making precision medicine a reality by applying AI in healthcare, deriving insights from our expansive library of clinical data and molecular data.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.29BKey Investors
Ares ManagementGoogleBaillie Gifford
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2024-06-14IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Lefkofsky
Founder and CEO
Shane Colley
CTO
Recent News
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