Sr Manager, NPI Sourcing and Procurement

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

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.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Responsibilities:

• Determine appropriate use of assigned sourcing and procurement resources to meet NPI business demands.
• Influence stakeholders and lead a team of sourcing and procurement professionals to achieve goals of Illumina’s NPI initiatives and Supply Chain organization.
• Manage and negotiate new product development NRE budgets with outsourced development suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Drive RFQs and strategic sourcing activities for new products as requested.
• Manage design and development partners and suppliers during the development phase to strengthen relationships and ensure continuity of supply while reducing business risks.
• Negotiate development agreements and statements of work achieving favorable terms that mitigate business risks and protect Illumina’s IP while reducing product cost and inventory levels.
• Avoid and/or resolve project-specific sourcing and procurement issues.
• Ensures execution and compliance of purchasing activities during NPI.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain NPI leads to provide sourcing and procurement support for assigned NPI projects.

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Requirements:

• Experience with change management and team leadership
• Ability to reduce complexity and optimize operational efficiency
• Problem solver with business acumen and proactive attitude
• International experience managing suppliers and outsourced development partners
• Experience with Contract Manufacturing (CM) and Outsourced Design and Manufacturing (ODM) partners
• Strategic thinker: anticipates and develops business opportunities and priorities for future action while also executing on concrete business objectives
• Customer focused, very responsive, and action oriented to meet business needs while maintaining a positive, professional outlook.
• Ability to prioritize with ambiguity and deal effectively with pressure, multiple tasks, deadlines, and rapidly changing priorities
• Aptitude to multi-task and lead projects / negotiations
• Ability to work and interact with all departments within Illumina
• Willingness to challenge the status quo with sound rationale
• Experience with process and data driven decision making
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Experience/Education:

• Requires Bachelor’s/may require an advanced degree (Master's), in applicable field or equivalent.
• 12+ years of direct work experience, with 3-6 years of people management experience in a multicultural setting.

The estimated base salary range for the Sr Manager, NPI Sourcing and Procurement role based in the United States of America is: $138,800 - $208,200. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. 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.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.