Procurement Specialist

At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word-a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That's why we're not just transforming cancer care-we're changing lives.

We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: "What would I do if this patient were my mom?" That question drives everything we do.

But our mission doesn't stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare-driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose.

Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.

Position Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for optimizing the acquisition of goods and services to ensure continuity of supply, quality, compliance, and cost effectiveness. This role manages supplier relationships, executes purchasing activities, and supports sourcing and procurement processes across assigned commodities or services.

The Procurement Specialist operates independently within established policies and procedures and serves as a primary liaison between the organization and its suppliers for day-to-day operational and tactical procurement needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned materials, services, or commodities to meet operational demand.

• Serve as the primary point of contact with suppliers regarding requirements, pricing, lead times, inventory builds, and delivery performance.

• Issue and manage purchase orders from approved and qualified suppliers with sufficient lead time to prevent material shortages.

• Monitor supplier performance and maintain accurate supplier history, pricing, and purchasing data.

• Resolve delivery, quality, quantity, cost, and invoicing discrepancies in coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Participate in supplier meetings to evaluate service levels, cost reduction opportunities, quality improvements, and new product options.

• Support cost savings initiatives through sourcing changes, system improvements, or process enhancements.

• Process procurement documentation, including capital acquisition requests as applicable.

• Communicate procurement status, risks, and updates to internal customers.

• Perform all duties in accordance with purchasing, accounting, ethical, and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• 0-4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related purchasing role.

• Working knowledge of general procurement processes and supplier management.

• Ability to operate independently within established procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated (FDA/GMP) or manufacturing environments.

• Experience with cost/price analysis, negotiations, and ERP or MRP systems.

• Knowledge of inventory control, forecasting, and supplier performance metrics.

Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Caris Life Sciences is a leading innovator in molecular science and artificial intelligence focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine through quality and innovation.

Caris is committed to quality and excellence at our state-of-the-art laboratories. Learn more about our tissue lab and the advanced technologies that are helping improve the lives of cancer patients.