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Company Description:

We are creating the future of brain-computer interfaces: building devices now that have the potential to help people with paralysis regain mobility and independence and invent new technologies that could expand our abilities, our community, and our world.

Team Description:

The Procurement Team plays a pivotal role in the strategic sourcing and acquisition of raw materials, equipment, software, and services, all aimed at supporting research and development initiatives. Tasked with the management of order management, supplier partnerships, and negotiations, the team is at the forefront of optimizing the supply chain to ensure seamless operations. Through innovative procurement strategies, the team consistently identifies and implements cost-effective solutions, significantly contributing to the advancement of the company’s mission.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

We seek a highly autonomous and motivated professional with exceptional problem-solving abilities and a knack for identifying and rectifying process inefficiencies. The ideal candidate thrives in a self-directed environment, consistently contributes innovative solutions, and advances process optimization efforts within the Procurement team. This position is ideal for a proactive individual dedicated to fostering operational excellence and driving transformative change.

Order Management: Oversee the process from order placement through to the delivery of goods, ensuring seamless execution
Strategic Sourcing: Analyze spending patterns to consolidate purchases, leveraging volume discounts for enhanced cost efficiency
Vendor and Contract Management: Manage supplier relationships and contracts, ensuring terms are met and optimizing for best outcomes
Negotiation and Cost Optimization: Proactively negotiate with suppliers for advantageous pricing, terms, and the establishment of master agreements to maximize cost-effectiveness. This includes negotiating for equipment and other significant expenditures ahead of time, focusing on payment terms, price, and sourcing from multiple suppliers to ensure competitive advantage
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work alongside various departments, offering procurement insights to better understand and address their unique needs and challenges, facilitating a more integrated and efficient procurement strategy

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s in supply chain management, procurement, engineering, or a related field
Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment
Proactively address discrepancies and assist in resolving issues
Strong communication skills and ability to effectively engage with vendors and team members
Highly motivated to succeed, fast learner, and team player with a positive attitude
Proficiency in GSuite and other procurement software
Familiarity with procurement processes and best practices
Thrives in a high-pressure, fast-paced startup environment
Willingness to learn and adapt to emerging industry standards

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a biotech or medical device company, or similar industry
Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) or other regulatory requirements related to procurement
Familiarity with ERP tools (ZIP), procurement processes, and systems

Pay Transparency: The following details are for Texas individuals only:

Texas Pay Transparency

$56,800—$128,800 USD

For Full-Time Employees, your compensation package will include two major components: salary and equity. Guidance on salary for this role will be determined according to the level at which you enter the organization, with the ability to gain more over time as you contribute. In addition, Full-Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

What We Offer:

An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
Paid holidays
Commuter benefits
Meals provided
Equity + 401(k) plan *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won’t apply if they don’t meet every listed qualification. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don’t check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!

Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in those processes. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:

Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
Having interviews in an accessible location
Being accompanied by a service dog
Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview

Compensation Overview

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