Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Direct Materials

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Union, SC
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will manage procurement strategies, cost analysis, supplier relationships, and lead negotiations for direct materials. Responsibilities include supporting project management, budget procurement, and performance reporting in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

We’re on a journey to Grow the Future of Materials. How? By unlocking the unique properties of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Our patented technology, Fine Mycelium™, unleashes a new class of materials crafted from nature, engineered for performance, and built for a resilient future.We’re seeking passionate learners to join us in pioneering a materials revolution and creating an epic place to work.

MycoWorks offers competitive equity and benefits programs to support the health, well-being, and financial empowerment of all our employees.We root our relationships with our partners and one another in our core values: Be Mycelial, Cultivate Quality, and Grow the Future, and we're committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong. Women, gender expansive individuals, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

MycoWorks is seeking a person to fill the role of Strategic Sourcing Specialist- Direct Materials. This person will be responsible for supporting the implementation of company-wide Procurement, Planning and Logistics strategies in support of production and operational needs. This role will support the extended team in project management of Direct materials.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage NDA’s, MSA’s, Supply Agreements and Contracts
  • RFx process development and generation
  • Perform cost analysis and TCO in support of current production and future state of the organization
  • Cross functional collaboration 
  • Reporting KPIs and metrics to track and trend team performance to plan 
  • Complies with MycoWorks procurement strategies and policies.
  • Responsible for supporting the supplier selection/bidding processes for selected purchase requests, supplier and contract pricing, and validation for category management
  • Lead negotiations with suppliers, and own relationships on an ongoing basis.
  • Support budget based procurement process including development of key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness based on profitable supplier and organizational partnerships
  • Support of a risk management based approach to supplier development, supply contracts and agreements and sourcing.
  • Support supplier qualification process and manages and assess supplier performance and reports operational metrics (KPIs) to senior management, as well as any regulatory reporting requirements related to transportation and logistics activities
  • Lead Procurement Project Management (PPM)
  • Provide solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing

Qualifications:

  • BS in Supply Chain or Business Management.
  • Minimum 5 years demonstrating a high level of product/service expertise including leading negotiations. Built and maintained credibility as an expert within a specific category with key stakeholders.  
  • Leads scoping & prioritization of improvement projects and future implementations, participate in the scoping and quoting of projects
  • Experience leading the development of opportunity assessments and loss analysis across the operations functions to reduce spend and complexity
  • Leads and prioritizes cost modeling and related financial analyses / mathematical modeling of large data sets.
  • Experience managing supplier relationships and will be expected to coordinate work with others, both internally and externally
  • International supplier experience highly preferred
  • Experience completing and maintain yearly supplier evaluations
  • Build and execute strategic sourcing policies, practices, and systems
  • Experience developing planning models for materials, human resources and complex supply chains required.
  • Experience with Enterprise Procurement Systems
  • Strong understanding of import/export requirements and customs practices for US and EU
  • Experience in supplier oversight and managing external partnerships and relations
  • Professional supply chain certification a plus
  • In-depth knowledge / experience with life science warehouse and inventory management a plus
  • Manage multiple priorities simultaneously, have a strong drive - results focused
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to provide data-based insights and observations
  • Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills



Physical Demand

Frequency

Stand or Sit (stationary position)

Seldom to Occasionally 

Walk (move/traverse)

Occasionally to Frequently 

Dexterity (use hands/fingers to handle/feel)

Frequently to Constantly

Climb (stairs/ladders) or Balance

Seldom to Occasionally

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl

Seldom to Occasionally

Talk/Hear (communicate/convey/discern)

Frequently to Constantly

See (observe/identify/inspect/perceive/assess)

Frequently to Constantly

Lift, Carry, Push, Pull (move/transport/install/remove)

Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally to Frequently 

Exposure to Work Environments

Working near loud machinery, Occasionally to Frequently 


MycoWorks offers world class benefits and compensation programs to support the health, well-being and financial empowerment of our employees. Our benefits include:

  • Medical, Vision and Dental plans at no cost to employees
  • Equity
  • Optional insurance coverage for partners and dependents
  • FSA Accounts
  • Free Personal Health Advocate
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays beyond the traditional
  • 401(k) program

MycoWorks may contact you via text message regarding your application for this or similar opportunities. You can always text STOP to opt out.

This employment is contingent upon receiving applicable background check results, including drug screening, that meet standards based upon the job duties and business necessity, as well as passing a degree or license verification required for the position.



In our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, we recognize the importance of accommodating individual needs. If you require any specific accommodations during the application or interview process, please feel free to let us know. We are dedicated to facilitating a comfortable and accessible experience for all candidates, and will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

The Company
HQ: Emeryville, CA
131 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

We create materials at the intersection of art, nature and biotechnology using mycelium, one of the earth’s most regenerative resources. Our mission is to create a platform for the highest quality materials using Fine Mycelium™. Our first product, Reishi™ offers our partners in fashion an option for leather that is neither animal nor plastic, yet uncompromising in quality and aesthetic expression.

Today, our team is growing in order to scale and deliver Reishi to an even broader range of partners in fashion, footwear and beyond. Together, we’re working towards a world where mycelium enables resilient, creative solutions for any industry dependent on animal and petroleum-derived products.

Founded by artists and innovators, MycoWorks is building an inclusive, mission-driven team of people, and a culture where all employees belong. We are passionate learners who are proud of the breakthrough materials we’re bringing to the world. Join our growing team, and let’s grow the future of materials.

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