Associate Director, Procurement
Lead and scale the procurement function at Iambic Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on drug discovery and development.
Posted by employer 9 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 2 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Define and execute a company-wide procurement strategy
- Build, lead, and mentor a procurement team
- Establish procurement as a strategic function
- Develop long-term sourcing strategies
- Lead the transition and implementation of a new procurement platform
Must have
- 8+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience
- Significant experience in biotech, pharma, or life sciences
- Proven track record of building and scaling procurement functions
- Deep expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
Nice to have
- MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
- Experience with ERP and procurement systems
- Experience leading an ERP or procurement platform implementation
Requirements
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Associate Director of Procurement at Iambic Therapeutics is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with the company's scientific and corporate goals. This role requires extensive experience in supply chain management within the biotech or pharmaceutical sectors, with a focus on strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Ideal candidates will have a strong leadership background and a proven ability to build procurement functions in fast-paced environments. The position also involves overseeing the implementation of a new procurement platform, highlighting the company's commitment to operational efficiency.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today on Joblaze — tracked directly from Iambic Therapeutics's career page.
- Iambic Therapeutics has 25 other open roles including Senior Associate Scientist I/II, Purification Sciences, Director, Compensation, Benefits and HR Systems, Research Scientist I/II, Purification Sciences.
- 147 active ERP roles on Joblaze right now.
- 85 active supply chain roles on Joblaze right now.
- 78 active Procurement roles on Joblaze right now.
- Typical ERP salary we track runs $115,000–$190,000 (median $160,000, across 69 roles).
Quick facts
- Is the Associate Director, Procurement role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Diego, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Associate Director, Procurement role.
- Where is the role based?
- Iambic Therapeutics is hiring for this position in San Diego, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Biotech, Coupa, ERP, Pharmaceutical, Procurement, supply chain.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Iambic Therapeutics targets director candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Associate Director, Procurement role at Iambic Therapeutics.
From the original posting
JOB SUMMARY
We are hiring an Associate Director of Procurement to help build out the Supply Chain and Procurement function at Iambic, a company redefining drug discovery and development by applying industry-leading technology. Reporting to the SVP of Finance, this role will be responsible for leading and scaling the company’s procurement function. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in supply chain and procurement within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. This role will work closely with the Finance Team as well as across multiple departments to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s procurement operations. This position will be based out of our San Diego Headquarters.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Define and execute a company-wide procurement strategy aligned with scientific platform needs and corporate objectives
Build, lead, and mentor a small but high-performing procurement team as the organization scales
Establish procurement as a strategic function, influencing decision-making across the organization
Develop long-term sourcing strategies for critical categories including lab automation and scientific instrumentation, CRO/CDMO and building-block suppliers, reagents and consumables, and procurement/data systems
Establish and manage strategic partnerships with key suppliers, CROs, and service providers
Lead complex negotiations, including master service agreements (MSAs), multi-year contracts, and enterprise-level deals
Develop preferred vendor programs and optimize supplier base for quality, cost, and scalability
Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement
Act as a key advisor to leadership on external market dynamics, supplier innovation, and make-vs-buy decisions
Lead the transition and implementation of a new procurement/ERP platform (e.g., Coupa), including data migration, process redesign, and change management across the organization
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
8+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience, including leadership roles
Significant experience in biotech, pharma, or life sciences, ideally within a platform-based or R&D-driven organization
Proven track record of building and scaling procurement functions in high-growth environments
Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management
Demonstrated success negotiating MSAs, statements of work, and multi-year service agreements with meaningful commercial impact
Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa) and data-driven decision-making
Experience leading an ERP or procurement platform implementation or migration (e.g., Coupa) strongly preferred
Experience managing or mentoring existing procurement staff through periods of organizational change