Rapidly Growing Life Sciences Technology Company
Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing company that is developing ground-breaking genomics technologies. Our mission is to continuously drive the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health. We have developed a foundational new approach to sequencing at scale that overcomes limitations due to the high costs of current technologies. We are well-funded and have raised approximately $600 million from global top-tier investors. Our team brings together unique and diverse expertise across multiple disciplines, from healthcare and life sciences, to engineering, to technology and software and beyond. We are a collaborative group, including successful entrepreneurs, chemists, hardware and software engineers, genomics and biotechnology experts, molecular and computational biologists, software and algorithm experts, and operations and commercial leaders. Join us to develop and commercialize technologies that unleash the power of genomics at scale and empower the future of human health.
We are looking for a highly motivated NPI Sourcing Manager to join our operations team!
How You’ll Contribute
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for new product introductions (NPI) that align with company objectives and timelines
- Collaborate with engineering and product management teams to understand product requirements and specifications to identify and qualify potential suppliers based on technical capabilities, cost, quality, and capacity
- Build detailed engagements to develop RFQ/P's from suppliers followed by scorecards and executive presentations to drive the way we make sourcing decisions
- Apply critical skills to identify and employ strategies to effectively meet product and project cost goals, identify supply risk, and evaluate supplier performance
- Identify alternatives for “high risk” suppliers that could jeopardize product launch goals
- Oversee supplier new product forecast communication to ensure short- and long-term visibility is available for supplier capacity and delivery planning
- Support staff with project management activities including but not limited to tracking part deliveries and handling partner concerns on late deliveries
- Negotiate contracts such as Development or Purchase Agreements
- Participate in design reviews by providing input on manufacturability, cost, and supplier capabilities
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- BS in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Biotech, Business, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a focus on new product development. Experience in an ISO13485 or another regulated environment a plus
- Must possess Technical (Engineering/Science/Technology) and Commercial aptitudes
- Proven knowledge of inventory management, project management, should-cost models, and supplier negotiation
- Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
- Interpersonal skills and ability to build, develop and maintain trusting relationships both internally and externally
- Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines; competent in balancing short-term, urgent needs with long-term strategic initiatives
- Ability to make effective presentations to peers and suppliers
- Capability to recognize potential team areas of improvement, propose solutions and gain commitment of team and other peer managers
At Ultima Genomics, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $120,000 and $140,000, if performed in California, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
Ultima Genomics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. See also Ultima Genomics’ EEO Policy and Know Your Rights. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].
What We Do
Ultima Genomics is unleashing the power of genomics at scale. Our mission is to continuously drive the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health. With humanity on the cusp of a biological revolution, there is a virtually endless need for more genomic information to address biology’s complexity and dynamic change—and a further need to challenge conventional next-generation sequencing technologies. Ultima’s revolutionary new sequencing architecture drives down the costs of sequencing to help overcome the tradeoffs that scientists and clinicians are forced to make between the breadth, depth, and frequency with which they use genomic information. The new sequencing architecture was designed to scale far beyond conventional sequencing technologies, lower the cost of genomic information and catalyze the next phase of genomics in the 21st century.
