At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness.

Element Biosciences is seeking a Senior Engineer, Strategic Sourcing with a background in biology or chemistry and technical operations. This role involves developing relationships with suppliers, Operations, and R&D to implement sourcing strategies throughout the product development pipeline. Initiatives include analysis of early designs for fit to COGS targets, conducting make vs buy studies, compiling bill of materials (BOMs), optimizing cost from prototype to production, and driving supply chain efficiency. Experience in sourcing and supplier development across biology or chemistry commodities is required. Must operate in a fast-paced environment with rapidly shifting priorities over a large diversity of projects. Ability to deliver with focus while maintaining flexibility is key to success. This role will report to the Director, Strategic Planning and will be an on-site/San Diego HQ position.

If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Source life sciences consumables for new product development and manufacturing. Includes oligos, proteins, reagents, reagent formulations, and complex chemicals
Develop commodity strategies based on technology roadmaps
Optimize costs, quality, and risks through supplier selection
Build partnerships with strategic suppliers for continuous improvement
Assess design concepts for cost, profitability, and manufacturability
Mitigate supplier and supply quality risks before launch through processes such as DFM
Handle quotations, bid analyses, and pre-launch cost savings opportunities
Create product bill of materials and cost forecasts for new products
Manage COGS targets during concept to on-market phases - utilize industry benchmarks, market analysis, and cost breakdown structures
Negotiate legal contracts with favorable costs and terms
Lead supplier development projects and manage supplier performance
Drive make/buy decisions
Ensure supply continuity, cost optimization, and quality
Resolve product quality issues with internal and external partners
Monitor supplier key performance indicators
Conduct semi-annual reviews with strategic suppliers
Communicate progress to stakeholders via presentations and reports
Execute tasks and projects as needed to enable product development and business growth

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field preferred
5-8 years experience in life sciences technical sourcing, process engineering, supplier quality engineering, technical sourcing, or procurement engineering required
Experienced in a fast-paced Operations environment
Technical operations and sourcing experience in biological/chemical commodities required
Supplier qualification experience preferred
Understanding of supply chain concepts
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts in life sciences
Proficiency in data management, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with PLM and ERP systems
Ability to develop BOMs and COGS models
Detail-oriented, organized, and analytical
Comfortable in dynamic environments with shifting priorities
Willingness to provide unbiased views and challenge assumptions made by others

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift 15 pounds

Location:

San Diego, CA

Travel:

Travel required might be up to 10% (supplier visits)

Job Type:

Full-time/Exempt

Base Compensation Pay Range:

$105,000 - $137,000

In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options, discretionary annual bonus, no cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, and flexible paid time off.

Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience.

We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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