The Company:

Lila Sciences is a privately held, early-stage technology company pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the scientific method. Lila is backed by Flagship Pioneering, which brings the courage, long-term vision, and resources needed to realize unreasonable results. Join our mission-driven team and contribute to the future of science.

Our Physical Science effort is developing a novel AI and data-driven approach to materials discovery and development to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy. And our Life Sciences effort is leveraging AI and high-throughput automation for valuable therapeutic discovery and development across biological modalities.

At Lila, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, please apply.

Summary:

Lila Sciences is seeking a seasoned Procurement Specialist/Manager to join our team. This role involves overseeing the procurement process to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services in the life and physical sciences sectors. This person will be instrumental in building and maintaining strong vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and providing support to the R&D and lab operations teams. Reporting to Finance, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Lab Operations Manager to ensure materials and supplies are procured efficiently and align with project goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the supplier identification and due diligence process to meet R&D needs.
• Assist operations team with goods receiving and tagging to ensure accurate PO fulfillment.
• Develop and sustain robust relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective procurement.
• Negotiate favorable terms and contracts to enhance supply chain effectiveness.
• Assess and select suppliers based on quality, reliability, pricing, and compliance.
• Oversee the purchase order process from initiation to completion, ensuring accuracy and budget adherence.
• Monitor fulfillment and delivery schedules to avoid delays and disruptions.
• Conduct product and service cost analyses to identify savings and optimize procurement strategies.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists and various teams to support project requirements.
• Manage inventory levels and implement strategies to streamline the supply chain and reduce lead times.
• Cultivate long-term strategic partnerships with key vendors for future growth.
• Facilitate decision-making in Buy vs. Lease and Make vs. Buy scenarios.

 

Qualifications:

• Significant experience in procurement, supply chain management, or purchasing within the life or physical sciences sector.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to secure advantageous terms.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills for effective vendor management.
• In-depth understanding of procurement processes, contract structures, inventory management, and cost analysis.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in scientific industries.
• Proficiency with Jira, LIMS, and procurement software tools.

Competencies:

• Relationship Building: Thrive in cross-functional collaboration with R&D, lab operations, and technical teams to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Precision: Work closely with key stakeholders like the Lab Operations Manager, Automation Lead, and R&D Leads to ensure timely procurement.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrate strong organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Cross-Domain Thinking: Engage in a diverse environment, procuring instruments, software, and services across various domains in the life and physical sciences.

More About Flagship Pioneering:

Flagship Pioneering is a platform innovation company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.  Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies:  Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates.  The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team.   Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto

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