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Job Title: Director – Indirect Procurement

Who you are: You have energy and drive in abundance, a passion for serving our customers and possess a growth mindset and love of continuous learning, with an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helping others win.

Position Overview:

Our values reinforce our culture of collaboration, growth mindset, and how we serve our customers.

• As the Director of Indirect Procurement for Epredia, you will be a key leader in the procurement function, responsible for optimizing the sourcing and procurement of indirect goods and services critical to our operations.

• You will develop and execute strategic procurement initiatives to ensure cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance in support of our mission to advance precision cancer diagnostics at the heart of successful pathology labs.

  Location: This is a remote position and can be located anywhere in the United States.

  What you will do:

• Develop and implement the indirect procurement strategy aligned with the company's objectives and growth plans.

• Provide strategic leadership in navigating the complex and dynamic procurement landscape within the cancer diagnostics industry.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing indirect procurement team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular performance evaluations, and identify opportunities for skill development.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring continuous improvement in supplier performance.

• Evaluate and monitor supplier capabilities, conducting regular audits to ensure quality and reliability of supplies.

• Drive cost-saving initiatives through effective negotiation, strategic sourcing, and innovative procurement strategies.

• Implement and champion cost optimization projects while maintaining the highest standards of product and service quality.

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and ethical standards.

• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain.

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains within the indirect procurement function.

• Integrate advanced technologies to streamline procurement processes and enhance data analytics capabilities.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including R&D, manufacturing, quality, and finance, to align procurement activities with the Epredia’s business development goals.

• Participate in cross-functional teams to support new product launches and other strategic initiatives.

• Develop and manage the indirect procurement budget, ensuring effective cost control and resource allocation.

• Provide regular financial reports to executive leadership.

  Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA) is a plus.

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in a senior procurement leadership role within the cancer diagnostics or healthcare industry.

• In-depth knowledge of indirect procurement strategies, best practices, and market trends specific to cancer diagnostics / pathology laboratories.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the healthcare and diagnostics sector.

• Max travel requirement 25%.

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Building an Inclusive Culture: We are a company that brings varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to inventing on behalf of all customers. Our diverse perspectives are enriched by many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, culture, language, and education, as well as professional and life experience. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging our unique perspectives to scale our impact and growth.

At Epredia, we improve lives by enabling better cancer diagnostics. We are a team of talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, working together to develop precision diagnostic solutions for our customers. We are a fast growing global company that drives innovation in diagnostics to create better outcomes for patients. Joining Epredia is much more than a job- it is an opportunity to be part of something with a purpose. Find out how you can improve lives while advancing your career.