Iambic Therapeutics
Associate Director, Procurement
$156K–$195K
San Diego HQ · Hybrid · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 14, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience, including leadership roles.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
About the job
Leads and scales Iambic’s procurement function, setting company-wide sourcing strategy and improving procurement operations across scientific and corporate needs.
What you'll do
- Develop procurement strategy, sourcing plans, supplier partnerships, and vendor programs; negotiate complex contracts.
- Build and mentor a procurement team, monitor supplier performance, and advise leadership on market dynamics and make-vs-buy decisions.
- Lead implementation or transition of a procurement/ERP platform, including data migration, process redesign, and change management.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience, including leadership roles.
- Significant experience in biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
- Expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationships, and negotiating service agreements.
Nice to have
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Experience leading an ERP or procurement platform implementation or migration.
Pay
USD 156K – USD 195K base salary
Tools
NetSuite, Coupa
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