Head of Procurement
Core
Lead vendor contract negotiations, optimize procurement strategies, and manage end-to-end procure-to-pay processes for laboratory, greenhouse, automation, and production equipment.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing and procurement manager
Builds
Vendor contracts, procurement processes, and expense control systems
Domain
Biotechnology / Agriculture / Supply Chain
Required skills
Contract negotiation, Procurement strategy, Procure-to-pay management, Inventory management, Financial analysis, Budgeting and forecasting, Stakeholder collaboration, Compliance management
Preferred skills
Biotech or manufacturing industry experience, Laboratory or greenhouse equipment knowledge, Procurement certifications (CPSM, CIPS), ERP/PLM systems expertise
Technologies
P2P systems, ERP systems, Spreadsheets
Responsibilities
Lead negotiations for diverse vendor contracts (equipment, services, consulting), Develop data-driven procurement strategies to optimize spending, Oversee end-to-end PO process from requisition to invoice, Partner with cross-functional teams to manage inventory and capex assets, Establish and monitor key procurement metrics and reporting, Maintain compliance with company policies and regulations, Collaborate with finance to develop budgets and forecasts, Conduct financial analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
