Lab Operations & Procurement Manager
Core
Managing lab operations and procurement to enable AI-driven materials discovery by ensuring equipment is sourced, installed, and operational on time.
Role type
Senior Procurement Manager (Lab Operations)
Builds
Procurement systems, equipment delivery pipelines, and cost models for R&D labs
Domain
Materials science / AI for science / Laboratory infrastructure
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Technical procurement management, multi-million euro contract negotiation, CAPEX planning, vendor evaluation, project delivery tracking, cost modeling, stakeholder management, rapid technical learning
Preferred skills
Experience in automation, laboratory infrastructure, industrial systems, or engineering-heavy environments (via careerplan.io/jobs/2519192-lab-operations-procurement-manager-at-dunia-innovations-gmbh)
Technologies
RFP processes, contract management systems, lab automation equipment
Responsibilities
Lead structured RFP and vendor comparison processes for major equipment; Negotiate pricing, terms, and warranties for multi-million euro contracts; Assess trade-offs between flexibility, cost, and future capability; Build cost models and support CAPEX planning; Track delivery milestones and coordinate installation/acceptance testing; Challenge unclear technical requirements and sharpen decision criteria
