Tempus AI
Head of Lab Procurement
Chicago · Senior
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About the role
- Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way.
- CHI: $130,000-$180,000 The expected salary range may vary for other locations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for critical lab spend (e.g., sequencing equipment pacing, consumables, service contracts).
- Build trust and collaboration across lab sites to ensure procurement is viewed as an enabler rather than a blocker.
- Partner with Finance to track savings validation and ensure budget alignment.
- Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction while maintaining quality and service levels.
Requirements
- Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to influence without authority.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, including applicable life science fields.
- prior experience in a procurement function for a high-growth tech or healthcare environment is strongly preferred.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, including applicable life science fields.
- Tech Savvy: Familiarity with modern ERPs (e.g., NetSuite) and procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, Zip). Experience implementing or utilizing AI tools in a professional setting is a plus.
- The expected salary range may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.
- We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Nice to have
- Tech Savvy: Familiarity with modern ERPs (e.g., NetSuite) and procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, Zip).
- Experience implementing or utilizing AI tools in a professional setting is a plus.
Skills
- Exceptional negotiation capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to influence without authority.
- The expected salary range may vary for other locations.
- Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience.
- CHI: $130,000-$180,000
- $130,000-$180,000
Compensation
- The expected salary range may vary for other locations.
Benefits
- 8-10+ years of procurement experience with a focus on lab categories; prior experience in a procurement function for a high-growth tech or healthcare environment is strongly preferred.
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