Manager, Supplier Relationships
Core
Manage the full sourcing cycle, negotiate contracts, and direct a procurement team within a biomedical research institute.
Role type
Manager, Supplier Relationships (Procurement)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, negotiated contracts, and supplier performance evaluations for HHMI labs and administrative groups.
Domain
Biomedical research / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sourcing strategy, contract negotiation, team leadership, spend analysis, supplier lifecycle management, policy development, stakeholder coordination, cost benchmarking, ROI calculation, AI tool utilization for procurement
Preferred skills
Experience in academic or research institutions, contract management software proficiency
Technologies
AI tools for contract review and spend analysis, Microsoft Office, Contract management software
Responsibilities
Lead market research, RFP development, and supplier selection; negotiate pricing, service levels, and terms; direct a small team and coach on performance; manage supplier lifecycle and catalog support; partner with legal and purchasing leadership; track spend and benchmark costs; review and update procurement policies.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership
