Senior Staff Supplier Relationship

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life‑changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world‑changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

An exciting sourcing leadership opportunity with a premier fast‑growing biotech and a global leader in genetic sequencing. This role will shape the supply chain of Illumina’s consumables, thus shaping the efficiency of genetic sequencing technology overall to allow for mass scale adoption, maximizing the benefits of genetic information for all. In this role, you are seen as the subject matter expert, and have a deep understanding of the supply market, Illumina products, and requirements.

You will have the opportunity to apply your expert knowledge to solve problems while working on more complex supply chain problems.

• Lead sustaining sourcing activities for on‑market products and provide functional leadership and direction for sustaining products.
• Lead the sustaining roadmap creation and implementation of category strategies for assigned categories. Evaluate competitive alternatives. Obtain approval for strategies from senior executive stakeholders.
• Lead assurance of supply escalations and supplier risk mitigation management with cross‑function stakeholders/team.
• Lead strategic/promote supplier quarterly business reviews resulting in supplier performance improvements through collaboration with R&D, Operations, and Quality. Proactively work with business partners and sponsors to align key messages with suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop capabilities, supply continuity, and capacity. Full understanding of suppliers’ business continuity plans, technical risks, financial risks, etc. that may impact Illumina’s business.
• Lead and contribute global product/material cost reduction initiatives via value engineering, cost negotiation and resourcing efforts.
• Drive alternative supplier/part qualification with cross‑function stakeholders/team.
• Advocate for compliance with Illumina policies and procedures.
• Ensure system data is set up correctly for suppliers under areas of responsibility to facilitate efficient ‘Procure to Pay’ processes.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement initiatives across a broad business area.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to contribute to the development of company objectives and principles.
• Negotiate various types of agreements (i.e., supply, scheduling, consignment, statement of work, CDAs, etc.) achieving favorable terms that mitigate business risks and protect Illumina’s IP while reducing product cost and inventory levels.
• Establish and lead governance processes with suppliers to reduce business risk and support manufacturing site escalations. Ensure appropriate engagement with Quality and Regulatory when implementing supplier/specification change programs.

• Requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent experience.

• Strategic thinker; anticipates and develops business and regulatory opportunities and priorities for future action while also executing on concrete business objectives. Links plans to organization strategies.
• Broad expertise that can be applied to a range of business areas. Customer focused, able to collaborate and influence others to drive actions to meet business needs while maintaining a positive, professional outlook. Comfortable challenging status‑quo to improve processes.
• Flair for creating effective, cross‑functional networks involving coordination among groups.
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