Shift:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Procurement Manager - Equipment and Technology
SUMMARY:
The Procurement Manager - Equipment and Technology . plays a vital role in optimizing procurement strategies, standardizing laboratory equipment and service agreements, and ensuring operational excellence across the Pace lab network. This role requires deep expertise in procurement, supplier management, and technical oversight to drive efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and long-term strategic planning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sourcing & Standardization:
Develops and implements comprehensive procurement strategies for laboratory equipment, service agreements, and technology to ensure quality and cost-efficiency. Leads initiatives to standardize equipment, service agreements, utilization, and best practices across laboratories. Promotes best practices in technical procurement and laboratory operations, co-leading the 3P organization as a centralized resource for labs.
Supplier & Market Management:
Builds and maintains relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and innovation align with Pace standards. Stays informed of supplier technology advancements, integrating innovations into procurement strategies. Conducts market research to analyze industry trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing strategies. Identifies and mitigates risks related to supplier relationships and procurement processes, ensuring continuity plans are in place.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technical Leadership:
Fosters a strong technical community within Pace by mentoring team members and sharing knowledge. Collaborates with R&D, Quality Assurance, Operations, and other teams to align procurement strategies with business goals. Utilizes extensive laboratory testing experience to inform procurement decisions and ensure compliance with technical requirements.
Asset Management & Optimization:
Develops and maintains a physical asset list, tracking hardware in production and out of production. Coordinates audits of the asset list to ensure accuracy and compliance. Manages asset transfers between locations using internal (TFS) and external vendors. Maintains a repository of equipment under service contracts, optimizing service agreement strategies. Assesses preventive maintenance needs across the network, identifying internally vs. externally supported functions. Establishes contacts and escalation points for maintenance coordination. Leverages existing metrics to estimate equipment lifecycles and support capital investment planning. Conducts comparative analysis between PAS and PLS for optimizing equipment processes.
Compliance & Sustainability:
Ensures adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements, producing reports on sourcing activities, savings, and supplier performance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or 10+ years of experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, lab role(s), or asset management.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of laboratory equipment. Experience with asset tracking systems and service agreement strategies Understanding of equipment service agreements and their management. Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in technical sourcing. Knowledge of procurement processes, including requisitions and purchase orders. Awareness of the latest advancements in supplier technology and innovations. Expertise in laboratory testing requirements and compliance standards.
Required Skills:
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term sourcing strategies. Leadership: Strong leadership skills to guide and mentor the sourcing team. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and negotiation. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to assess supplier performance and make data-driven decisions. Problem-Solving: Proficiency in identifying issues and developing effective solutions. Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers. Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of sourcing and procurement.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a hybrid/remote setting.
Salary range $85,000-$115,000
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Benefits
When you join Pace , you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
