Procurement Specialist

Plasmidsaurus•San Francisco, CA

26d•$85,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

Plasmidsaurus is on a mission to accelerate new cures and promote a healthier planet by unlocking a new level of productivity for scientists. Our sequencing services are used daily by thousands of innovators, including Nobel laureates, Fortune 100 pharma, and over 70,000 scientists. We began by revolutionizing plasmid sequencing, making it exponentially cheaper and faster, with innovative sequencing technologies and a global network of laboratories that turn samples into answers in hours, not weeks. Now we are expanding that same disruptive model across all of genomics. With the launch of our new RNA-seq service, we are taking a bold step toward our vision to sequence everything, providing scientists everywhere with faster, simpler, and more affordable access to the data that powers discovery. Every team member at Plasmidsaurus plays a crucial role in driving the future of biotech research. Together, we are building the world’s most efficient sequencing engine that operates overnight, scales globally, and helps scientists make breakthroughs faster than ever before.

Requirements

4–7 years in procurement, supply chain, lab operations, or a related function
Vendor negotiation and contract management experience
Understanding of life science reagent and consumable supply chains — manufacturers, distributors, GPO programs
Procurement software and PO workflow management experience
Basic financial literacy: budget tracking, invoice reconciliation, cost-per-unit analysis
Comfortable reading and redlining vendor contracts and NDAs

Nice To Haves

Growth-stage biotech, genomics, or CRO/CDMO background strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree required; science background (biology, chemistry, or related) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Work vendor and subscription contracts, from initial purchases through renewals
Lead or support negotiations, bringing consistent tactics to how the company negotiates
Set up primary and backup preferred vendors for high-use consumable categories, consolidating across US and international labs
Put a vendor vetting process in place, with preferred/backup lists for high-value categories
Spot supply chain risks early and put mitigation plans in place
Build and maintain the contract/renewal calendar
Formalize vendor evaluation, set reorder thresholds and approval workflows, and create spend visibility across sites
Design reorder and approval steps that reduce friction for lab teams
Maintain a contract and renewal tracking system
Work procurement/purchasing software, coordinating with the Automation Team and labs on inventory and reorder tracking
Keep vendor contracts and sourcing documentation up to date
Work with Finance on payment terms, budgets, PO systems, and cost-savings targets
Work with Operations and the Labs to manage the vendor contracts that lab personnel and site managers rely on, and help set up the process behind inventory, ordering, replenishment, and maintenance schedules- sites keep ownership of day-to-day inventory and relationships
Support senior leadership on major purchases and vendor decisions