Manager – Procurement
Posted on 12/22/2022
INACTIVE
Tempus

1,001-5,000 employees

AI-driven precision medicine through clinical and molecular data analysis
Company Overview
Tempus Labs, Inc. is a leader in precision medicine, leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze vast clinical and molecular data, enabling physicians to deliver personalized, data-driven care. The company's advanced machine learning platform and unique solution sets facilitate the discovery, development, and delivery of optimized therapeutic options for patients. With a focus on extensive molecular profiling, Tempus has developed a robust pan-cancer tumor organoid platform and validated a liquid biopsy assay, demonstrating their commitment to transforming personalized patient care and their position at the forefront of the healthcare industry.
AI & Machine Learning
Data & Analytics

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$1.3B

Founded

2015

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

49%
Locations
Chicago, IL, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
NetSuite
SAP Products
Tableau
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
CategoriesNew
Accounting
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, operations or related fields
  • At least 5-8 years experience in supply chain, operations, purchasing or related fields
  • At least 1-3 years in leadership or senior level role within team
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills with ability to quickly learn new tools and systems
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate information from several departments
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
  • Impeccable organizational skills, integrity and attention to detail
  • Experience working in an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite
  • Experience with Tableau / other BI systems
  • APICS, lean, six-sigma certification(s) are a plus
Responsibilities
  • Lead team of buyers and sourcing specialists in efficiently procuring products for all lab locations
  • Collaborate with lab end users on alternative solutions and products and approving them for use as necessary
  • Leverage reliable vendor forecasts to place blanket purchase orders at better prices
  • Create best practices for purchase order placement including introduction of vendor-specific processes
  • Facilitate quarterly business review meetings with key vendors
  • Actively seek cost savings opportunities across all consumables used by the lab
  • Accelerate cost reduction opportunities on aging reagent technology still in use by pushing for updated supply agreements & quotes in line with market trends
  • Drive efficiencies for purchasing master data through use of NetSuite reporting and saved search functionality, such as quote expirations, cost savings opportunities, and backup item functionality
  • Assist with creation of supplier metrics dashboard in Google Sheets / Tableau
  • Work with supplier quality team as necessary to provide metrics information or notify of supplier performance issues or product changes
  • Master knowledge of purchasing controls for Tempus' Quality Management System and maintain documentation accordingly
  • Mitigate risk on supply through strong understanding of alternate vendors, items, etc
  • Help in developing lead time matrix and auditing for all inventory items
  • Liaise with supplier quality on all supplier issues and nonconformance
  • Strategize to develop core vendor base and recommended vendors for lab end users