Supply Chain Specialist II

Guardant Health • Redwood City, CA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Chain Specialist serves as a liaison between Guardant Health’s third-party suppliers and internal procurement and planning teams. The role manages and maintains indirect and service purchase orders for accuracy and delivery schedules, oversees indirect supplier orders, and collaborates with internal departments to ensure timely availability of materials and services while managing costs. The specialist also works with the warehouse receiving team to resolve receipt and invoice issues and close orders promptly.

Guardant Health is a precision oncology company that develops blood and tissue tests, real-world data, and AI analytics to support cancer screening, recurrence monitoring, and treatment selection. The position follows a hybrid work model for eligible employees, with employees living within 50 miles of a Guardant facility required to work onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Other days may be worked from home, subject to management and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of industry experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex data effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office; Excel and Outlook are required.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with different teams and departments to achieve business goals.
• Curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly use AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Oracle Fusion experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procuring materials, equipment, and services at competitive prices.
• Create and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders, and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Track and monitor delivery schedules to ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain delivery commitments, quotations, and quality documents; resolve discrepancies and follow up on outstanding orders.
• Partner with warehouse and accounts payable teams to resolve receiving and purchase order issues.
• Monitor aged purchase orders and insufficient purchase order balances to avoid unnecessary payment delays.
• Review the indirect purchase requisition queue daily to support timely review and approvals by Guardant Health departments.
• Support the procurement team with administrative tasks, supplier database maintenance, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level