Tempus
Head of Lab Procurement
$130K–$180K
Chicago · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- 8-10+ years of procurement experience focused on lab categories.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, including applicable life science fields.
About the job
Leads lab procurement strategy, sourcing, negotiations, and cost management across multiple sites.
What you'll do
- Develop category strategies and procurement practices for lab equipment, consumables, and service contracts; lead major sourcing events and negotiations.
- Partner with functional leaders and cross-functional teams to align sourcing with business goals and budgets.
- Set and track savings and cost-avoidance targets, reduce total cost of ownership, and promote AI-driven procurement tools.
What they ask for
- 8-10+ years of procurement experience focused on lab categories.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, a related field, or an applicable life science field.
- Exceptional negotiation capabilities, executive presence, and ability to influence without authority.
Nice to have
- Procurement experience in a high-growth tech or healthcare environment.
- Experience implementing or using AI tools professionally.
Pay
$130,000-$180,000 USD base salary
Tools
NetSuite, Coupa, Zip
AI focus
Champion AI-driven tools to automate routine tasks, improve spend visibility, and predict market trends.
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