Illumina

Illumina

Senior Staff Supplier Relationship

US - Bay Area - Hayward · Staff+

H1B sponsorship available$149k-$223kDetected 8 days ago
NegotiationExcelSAPSupply ChainLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • An exciting sourcing leadership opportunity with a premier fast-growing biotech and a global leader in genetic sequencing.
  • You will have the opportunity to apply your expert knowledge to solve problems while working on more complex supply chain problems.
  • Obtains approval for strategies from senior executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sustaining sourcing activities for on-market products and provide functional leadership and direction for sustaining products.
  • Lead the sustaining roadmap creation and implementation of category strategies for assigned categories. Evaluates competitive alternatives. Obtains approval for strategies from senior executive stakeholders.
  • Lead assurance of supply escalations and supplier risk mitigation management with cross function stakeholders/team.
  • Lead strategic/promote supplier quarterly business reviews resulting in supplier performance improvements through collaboration with R&D, Operations, and Quality. Proactively works with business partners and sponsors to align key messages with Suppliers.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to develop capabilities, supply continuity, and capacity. Full understanding of Supplier's business continuity plans, technical risks, financial risks, etc. that may impact Illumina's business.
  • Lead and contribute global product/material cost reduction initiatives via value engineering, cost negotiation and resourcing efforts.
  • Drive alternative supplier/part qualification with cross function stakeholders/team.
  • Lead and manage continuous improvement initiatives across a broad business area.
  • Partner with executive stakeholders to contribute to the development of company objectives and principals.
  • Establishes and leads Governance processes with Suppliers to reduce business risk and support manufacturing site escalations. Ensures appropriate engagement with Quality and Regulatory when implementing supplier / specification change programs.

Nice to have

  • Requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree
  • or 8 years and a Master's degree, or a PhD with 5 years of experience
  • or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred Experience & Skills:

Skills

  • Flair for creating effective, cross functional networks involving coordination among groups.
  • Ability to deal effectively with pressure, multiple tasks, deadlines, and rapidly changing priorities.
  • Solid understanding of industry financial / category trends and leverage these to improve Illumina's supply chain.
  • Aptitude to understand suppliers key cost drivers, interpret basic financial and balance sheet reporting, and provide recommendations.
  • Strong negotiator; ability to negotiate the best deal for ILMN and influence upward.
  • International sourcing and supplier management experience; preferably in area of responsibility.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time; both domestic and international.
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Compensation

  • The estimated base salary range for the Senior Staff Supplier Relationship role based in the United States of America is: $148,500 - $222,700.

Benefits

  • At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference.
  • We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
  • 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.
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