Sr. Manager, Procurement
Sr. Manager, Procurement
Talis Biomedical
Chicago, IL
Job ID : 374f2f7156306c316d4174302f4e6d3548513d3d
Job Description :
About the Company
Our purpose at Talis Biomedical is to advance health equity and outcomes by delivering accurate infectious disease testing in the moment of need, at the point of care.
While timely diagnosis of infectious diseases is critically important to enable effective treatment, testing is primarily performed in centralized laboratories, which require samples to be shipped for processing, delaying the return of results by days. Point-of-care testing solves this problem by delivering the timely information necessary for clinical care.
To deliver our purpose we focus on three things:
- Putting customers and patients first
- Making Talis a great place to work
- Living our values to Dream Big, Share Our Screens, Serve Others, Bring Our “A” Game, and Build Trust
Position Summary
In this role, you will be developing and implementing procurement strategies and processes that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable terms and prices, while conducting market research to stay informed about trends and innovations in the industry.
- Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
- Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
- Manage non-contract manufacturer supplier relationships and ensure they meet performance standards and deliver goods and services on time and at acceptable pricing.
- Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborating with other departments to understand their needs and ensure procurement supports their goals.
- Establish clear and measurable goals and KPIs to ensure sustainable growth and maturity of the procurement function.
- Regular Purchase order maintenance and closure
Collaborate across departments for procurement and financial activities. Ie. invoicing, receiving etc.Education/Skills/Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, supply chain management, or procurement with 7+ years' experience (or 10+ for AD) .
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
- Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and prices from suppliers.
- Market knowledge: Knowledge of the industry, market trends and innovations, and an understanding of the supply chain.
- Project management: The ability to manage procurement projects, including developing timelines, budgets, and tracking progress.
- Takes self-initiative / Pro-active in looking for and proposing improvements.
- Analytical skills: The ability to analyze data and market trends to make informed decisions.
- Compliance: Knowledge of procurement laws and regulations and the ability to ensure procurement processes are compliant.
- Supplier management: The ability to manage supplier relationships, evaluate supplier performance, and resolve any issues that may arise.
- Adaptability: The ability to quickly adapt to change and stay informed about industry developments and trends, and work within fast moving cross-functional environment
Preferred
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Preferred
Sound ERP System knowledge NetSuite Preferred
Talis Biomedical offers a comprehensive health and well-being benefits programs, long-term equity incentives, time-off policies, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with an immediate Company match, Education Assistance Program, a rotating suite of snacks, Happy Hours, office perks, and other fun company events! Best of all, join us by working at a growing company like Talis with dedicated and collaborative employees committed to making a difference in Health Care.
Talis Biomedical is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. Talis Biomedical is an E-Verify Participation company.
More About Talis Biomedical:
Built on a foundation of world-class science and engineering, we are developing the Talis One platform, a sample-to-answer, cloud-enabled molecular diagnostic platform that could be rapidly deployed to distributed diagnostic settings in the United States and around the world to diagnose infectious disease at the point-of-care. The Talis One platform comprises a compact instrument, single-use test cartridge, and innovative software including a central cloud database. This system is designed to provide central laboratory levels of accuracy and be operated by an untrained user.
Talis has raised more than $500 million to date and went public in February 2021.
Company Details :
Name : Talis Biomedical
CEO : Robert Kelley
Headquarter : Redwood City, CA
Revenue : Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size : 51 to 200 Employees
Type : Company - Public
Primary Industry : Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Sector Name : Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Year Founded : 2010
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