Head of Lab Procurement

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Strategic Category Management

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for critical lab spend (e.g., sequencing equipment pacing, consumables, service contracts).

• Establish best practices for lab procurement, setting the standard for purchasing behaviors across lab managers and technicians across multiple sites, while also directly leading major RFx and/or negotiations for high-value contracts.

• Negotiate complex commercial terms to secure favorable pricing, mitigate supply chain risk, and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) meet business needs.

• Champion the integration of AI-driven tools to automate routine tasks, enhance spend visibility, and predict market trends.

• 2. Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a strategic advisor to functional leaders, understanding their roadmaps and budget constraints to align new possibilities in related external markets with internal business goals.

• Build trust and collaboration across lab sites to ensure procurement is viewed as an enabler rather than a blocker.

• Facilitate cross-functional teams for major sourcing initiatives (lab leaders, legal, finance).

• 3. Financial Impact

• Define and achieve targets for cost savings and cost avoidance.

• Partner with Finance to track savings validation and ensure budget alignment.

• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction while maintaining quality and service levels.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8-10+ years of procurement experience with a focus on lab categories; prior experience in a procurement function for a high-growth tech or healthcare environment is strongly preferred.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, including applicable life science fields.

• Tech Savvy: Familiarity with modern ERPs (e.g., NetSuite) and procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, Zip). Experience implementing or utilizing AI tools in a professional setting is a plus.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to influence without authority.

• CHI: $130,000-$180,000

• The expected salary range may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

• We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.