Illumina
Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing - Illumina Digital Services (IDS)
US - California - San Diego, USA · Director
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$1,523 more — $157,123 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $157,123 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Purchasing Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Purchasing Managers (11-3061) · Bakersfield-Delano, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know?
- Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.
- Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead the IT categories for Software, Hardware, Infrastructure and all related Services.
- Develop world-class sourcing strategies built on rigorous facts, data, and analysis to create value across all dimensions (financial, risk, quality, supply, reputation).
- Deliver financial, quality, supply, and risk-mitigation goals. Ensure savings reported are credible and compliant with the approved methodology.
- Support fellow Business Partners and country teams in deploying global strategies.
- Promote consistent use of agreed sourcing tools, frameworks, and methodologies. Act as a proactive partner to the Procurement and Sourcing Center of Excellence in driving alignment.
- Optimize spend and direct staff in the input to, and implementation of, global/regional sourcing strategies, and design and implement strategies for local categories.
- With the business, build and maintain a co-owned/co-shared mindset for every step of value creation. Actively solicit and obtain executive stakeholder support for sourcing strategies impacting their area.
- Develop staff to ensure high caliber individuals with thought leadership and development potential. Facilitate career paths of Sourcing staff, ensuring local talent is made visible at both Sourcing and local business's talent reviews.
- We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility.
Requirements
- Must have international experience managing suppliers and outsourced development partners
- Strong experience in IT Sourcing
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Ability to deal effectively with pressure, multiple tasks, deadlines, and rapidly changing priorities.
- Ability to work and interact with all departments within Illumina
- A minimum of 15 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree in business, finance, STEM or related field
- or 12 years and a master's degree
- or a PhD with 8 years' experience
- Typically has 7+ years of applicable people management experience
- Must have 7+ years proven ability in overall Supply Chain process development, project management and execution.
Compensation
- The estimated base salary range for the Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing - Illumina Digital Services (IDS) role based in the United States of America is: $155,600 - $233,400.
Benefits
- At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world.
- Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.
- We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
- Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.
Company info
- Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself.
- We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
- Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference.
- We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race.
Equal opportunity
- If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
This listing is sourced directly from Illumina's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.