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At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to develop high performing products to study genomics with unprecedented flexibility and quality that enable researchers to better understand biology for the improvement of global health.
We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment.
We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness.
We are seeking an experienced Staff Commodity Manager, Strategic Sourcing , to develop and execute strategic sourcing roadmaps for critical commodities spanning life sciences mechanical assemblies, electronics, and specialized materials.
This role combines deep commodity expertise with strategic execution across the full product lifecycle—from development through commercialization.
You will lead supplier selection, qualification, and development initiatives; conduct advanced cost modeling and COGS optimization; manage complex supplier relationships and negotiations; and ensure supply continuity while driving quality and innovation.
This individual will collaborate closely with R&D, Process Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing to align sourcing strategies with technical and business objectives.
The ideal candidate brings demonstrated expertise in commodity management, supplier development, contract negotiations, and supply chain risk management, with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
This is an excellent role for a strategic sourcing professional seeking to expand their scope and impact beyond individual commodities toward enterprise-level supply chain challenges.
This role will report to our Director, Strategic Sourcing and is a daily on-site role at our San Diego headquarters.
If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role.
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In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options, discretionary annual bonus, no cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, and flexible paid time off.
Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience.
We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Privately held biotechnology company developing DNA sequencing and multiomics platforms for academic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical researchers.
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Senior Level
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