Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Flyttr•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Flyttr is building its New World Screwworm (NWS) program in Texas, using insect technology to help protect livestock from a parasitic fly. The Procurement & Supply Chain Manager will build and operate the supply chain supporting the program, ensuring production and R&D teams have the equipment, materials, and services they need. The role covers sourcing, supplier management, demand planning, inventory, contracts, and domestic and international logistics, and will establish and improve processes as the program grows. Working with production, R&D, program leadership, and the global finance team, the manager will support rapid operational scale-up while controlling costs and managing supply risks. The role includes managing day-to-day supply chain operations; planning and purchasing for production needs; monitoring supplier quality, compliance, and performance; managing critical inventory; and sourcing and negotiating goods and services. It also includes procurement compliance, cost and performance reporting, contingency planning, and support for other Flyttr US activities. Line management may be possible in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, logistics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
At least 5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations, with hands-on responsibility for purchasing, planning, inventory management, and logistics in a manufacturing or production environment.
Proven experience in sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation within delegated authority, spend analysis, and supplier performance management.
Experience tracking spend against budget and supporting cost-reduction initiatives.
Experience sourcing internationally, with working knowledge of import/export processes and US customs requirements.
Strong planning, forecasting, and analytical skills, including the ability to translate production requirements into supply plans.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with production, R&D, suppliers, and external partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
Commitment to and passion for the Flyttr mission and values.
Ability to respond to the needs of an international business across time zones and adapt working patterns in line with business requirements.
Positive, humble, cooperative, and professional conduct.
Urgency in addressing priorities promptly.
Resilience and persistence in an innovative and constantly changing environment.
Proactive, resourceful approach and comfort supporting process development and improvement.
Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with global colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Experience in agriculture, animal health, biotechnology, life sciences, or a related regulated sector.
Familiarity with USDA APHIS permitting or other requirements for handling and shipping live or biological materials.
Experience supporting production scale-up, a start-up facility, or a high-growth environment.
Experience working with government agencies or publicly funded programs, including compliance with funder procurement requirements.
Spanish language proficiency.
Professional certification such as APICS CPIM/CSCP or ISM CPSM.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day supply chain operations for the NWS program and implement the supply chain and procurement approach agreed with senior leadership.
Work with production and R&D teams to understand requirements for rearing equipment, diet inputs, irradiation and release materials, and translate them into supply plans.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, particularly for production scale-up.
Coordinate demand and supply planning, prepare forecasts and production-to-release plans, and escalate capacity or supply gaps to the programme lead.
Manage critical-input inventory, balancing stock levels against continuity risk within agreed working capital parameters.
Plan purchasing quantities based on production schedules, seasonality, lead times, and supplier SLAs.
Monitor supplier quality, biosecurity compliance, and delivery performance, and manage corrective actions when standards are not met.
Track program supply chain costs against budget, flag variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain supply chain and procurement dashboards and KPIs, and provide input to program and partner reporting.
Lead sourcing for NWS-critical categories, including diet components, rearing equipment, laboratory consumables, packaging and release materials, cold-chain logistics, and specialist services.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to increase capacity and reduce single-source dependency.
Work with the global finance team on spend analysis and market benchmarking, identify savings and improvement opportunities, and make recommendations to senior leadership.
Negotiate supplier pricing, SLAs, and commercial terms within delegated authority, and support senior leadership on major or strategic contracts.
Manage key supplier relationships through regular performance reviews and continuous improvement plans.
Apply Flyttr procurement policies and funder or public-procurement requirements, maintaining accurate records for audit and compliance.
Ensure procurement complies with biosecurity, animal health, and import/export permit requirements for biological materials, as well as ethical sourcing standards.
Monitor supplier capacity, input pricing, and outbreak developments to anticipate risks, and maintain contingency and alternate sourcing plans for critical inputs.
Manage procurement of general goods and services for the facility and staff, including cleaning, security, maintenance, stationery, office supplies, and catering, ensuring policy compliance, value, and agreed service levels.
Provide supply chain and procurement support to other Flyttr US activities as appropriate.
Perform other duties relevant to the role, including possible future line management.