Head of R&D Procurement

Head of R&D ProcurementGinkgo Bioworks, United StatesDate Posted: 08 Jun, 2023Work Location: Boston, United StatesSalary Offered: Not SpecifiedJob Type: Full TimeExperience Required: 6+ yearsRemote Work: NoStock Options: NoVacancies: 1 availableOur mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.To support this rapid growth, Ginkgo is seeking a highly motivated Category Manager to support Ginkgo’s Lab Consumables, DNA, Chemicals, Enzymes, Plastics, Equipment, and Services spend categories. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across Ginkgo, you’ll work to develop an in-depth understanding of Ginkgo’s business needs to effectively develop and execute sourcing plans, delivering financial and operational results.ResponsibilitiesAccountable to ensure that key products and services are available at the right time, right quality and right price to deliver Ginkgo’s mission.Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to gather business requirements and market insights to support effective strategy creation and execution for Lab Consumables, Instruments, Service Contracts, DNA’s, CDMO’s, Enzymes, Chemicals and related spend areas.Support Make versus Buy decisions.Build effective spend management tools to drive total cost of ownership and asset utilization decisions.Develop a robust portfolio of sourcing projects to deliver year over year productivity and cost savings targets.Initiate, negotiate and execute contracts and agreements relevant for the category including commercial terms, intellectual property and confidentiality.Develop and manage key supplier relationships through appropriate programs to enable innovation and cost reduction through mutual accountability and trust.RequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Biotechnology, Engineering, supply chain management, procurement, or related field.8+ years of experience with sourcing (Lab consumables, DNA, Chemicals, Enzymes, Plastics, lab equipment and services combined with R&D technical working experience).Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management.Proven ability to manage negotiations, suppliers, and contracts.Strong multitasking skills, with the ability to work on multiple, concurrent projects and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.We’re developing a powerful biological engineering platform, so we must remain mindful of the many ways our technology can impact people around the world. Our culture promotes inclusion and embraces how rewarding it is to work with people from all walks of life.

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