Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Strand Life Sciences Full time
About Strand Life Sciences: Strand is a 24+ year old spin-off from the Indian Institute of Science.

We are a cutting-edge Genomics company with a global customer base.

We build applications that use DNA sequencing to improve human health.

In the process, we build algorithms, data pipelines, and visualizations to handle large amounts of sequence data.

We are committed to transforming complex data into actionable insights, contributing to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions in the field of genomics.

We anticipate that in the next few years, hundreds of millions of individuals will have their DNA sequenced, and invite you to join us in this transformative journey.

About the Position We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager with deep domain expertise in sourcing reagents, assays, panels, kits, and flow cells for high-throughput sequencing, DNA extraction, and library preparation.

The ideal candidate will optimize procurement costs and inventory using Just-in-Time (JIT) principles without compromising operational continuity or quality.

Job Requirements: Strategic Sourcing: Identify and negotiate with global and local suppliers for genomics lab consumables (reagents, sequencing kits, extraction kits, library prep panels, flow cells, etc.).

Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong working relationships with manufacturers and authorized scientific product distributors across India and global markets.

Cost Optimization: Implement sourcing strategies that balance price, quality, and delivery timelines.

Continuously seek ways to improve procurement efficiency.

Inventory Management: Forecast lab requirements using consumption data and project timelines to maintain lean yet reliable stock levels.

Align procurement with JIT and agile inventory principles..

Compliance & Documentation: Ensure procurement complies with ISO, NABL, CAP, and regulatory standards.

Maintain MSDS, Co A, and relevant QA documents.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with lab operations, R&D, QA/QC, Commercial and finance teams for seamless supply chain execution.

Required Qualifications: Minimum 8 years of experience in life sciences/genomics procurement and a proven track record of optimization In-depth knowledge of reagents and consumables used in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), DNA/RNA Extraction and Library Preparation.

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/Net Suite/Zoho), demand planning tools, and inventory software.

Proven ability to manage JIT models in a fast-paced R&D/clinical setting.

Required Skills: Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Deep supplier network in India and abroad.

Comfortable with high-volume procurement and multi-vendor coordination.

Up-to-date with market trends in genomics and molecular diagnostics.

We offer: An innovative and open culture in a truly multicultural environment An opportunity to make a fundamental impact on human health Vibrant multidisciplinary scientific interaction and learning opportunity A collaborative and solution-oriented environment where you can make a difference A competitive salary and generous benefits

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