Associate Director, Procurement

JOB SUMMARYWe are hiring an Associate Director of Procurement to help build out the Supply Chain and Procurement function at Iambic, a company redefining drug discovery and development by applying industry-leading technology. Reporting to the SVP of Finance, this role will be responsible for leading and scaling the company’s procurement function. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in supply chain and procurement within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. This role will work closely with the Finance Team as well as across multiple departments to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s procurement operations. This position will be based out of our San Diego Headquarters.RESPONSIBILITIESDefine and execute a company-wide procurement strategy aligned with scientific platform needs and corporate objectivesBuild, lead, and mentor a small but high-performing procurement team as the organization scalesEstablish procurement as a strategic function, influencing decision-making across the organizationDevelop long-term sourcing strategies for critical categories including lab automation and scientific instrumentation, CRO/CDMO and building-block suppliers, reagents and consumables, and procurement/data systemsEstablish and manage strategic partnerships with key suppliers, CROs, and service providersLead complex negotiations, including master service agreements (MSAs), multi-year contracts, and enterprise-level dealsDevelop preferred vendor programs and optimize supplier base for quality, cost, and scalabilityMonitor supplier performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvementAct as a key advisor to leadership on external market dynamics, supplier innovation, and make-vs-buy decisionsLead the transition and implementation of a new procurement/ERP platform (e.g., Coupa), including data migration, process redesign, and change management across the organizationQUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred8+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience, including leadership rolesSignificant experience in biotech, pharma, or life sciences, ideally within a platform-based or R&D-driven organizationProven track record of building and scaling procurement functions in high-growth environmentsDeep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship managementDemonstrated success negotiating MSAs, statements of work, and multi-year service agreements with meaningful commercial impactExperience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa) and data-driven decision-makingExperience leading an ERP or procurement platform implementation or migration (e.g., Coupa) strongly preferredExperience managing or mentoring existing procurement staff through periods of organizational changeCompensation Range: $156K - $195KLocationSan Diego HQEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentG&AFinanceCompensation$156K – $195K