Director of Procurement

Job Description
Turn Biotechnologies is currently seeking a qualified, highly motivated Director of Procurement, responsible for ensuring the management, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of the purchasing process for the company.

Company
Based in Mountain View, California, Turn Biotechnologies, Inc. is a development-stage company focused on restoring cells’ youthful vigor to repair damage caused by the aging process. Using a proprietary ERA™ Platform, we develop mRNA medicines that are specially formulated to instruct specific cells in the body to fight disease or repair damaged tissue. We do this by reprogramming the epigenome to restore cell function that people often lose as they age. This approach can be used to revitalize different cells throughout the body. We are researching its applicability across multiple therapeutic areas, including dermatology, ophthalmology, osteocartilage, and skeletal muscular indications.

Responsibilities
Essential duties of the position include:
● Responsible for all supply, equipment, maintenance and services requests for the
company
● Serve as the primary contact for procurement related communications, questions,
training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments.
● Process purchase orders; develop bids and proposals; and reconcile any invoice
discrepancies
● Create and manage procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on
their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency; meet regularly with
respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and/or
recommendations to enhance policies, procedures and develop, communicate and
implement new/revised policies, procedures and programs as needed
● Establish and maintain excellent supplier relations.
● Conduct negotiations and manage suppliers to ensure timely delivery of orders,
optimizing pricing and quality
● Manage and optimize procurement platform, adding value and efficiency to the
company
● Work closely with the finance, operations and science teams on reporting and budget adherence
● Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish, communicate and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency
● Identify, train, and build a procurement team as the company grows
● Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement
● Understanding key suppliers spend, price trends, savings opportunity, business criticality, cost drivers
● Delivering and executing sourcing strategies by leveraging spend, category know-how, robust sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier management, and project management skills to achieve objectives and key results

Qualifications
● BS/BA degree or higher
● 10+ years of experience in procurement/purchasing
● Must have experience in biotech industry
● Experience with managing and developing a team as the company grows
● Experience with preparing and editing spreadsheets and slide decks
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Familiar with Microsoft and Google Suite applications
● Experience with Quickbooks or other like systems is a plus
● Tech-savvy, able research, troubleshoot, and grasp new software and applications quickly
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Strong negotiator and relationship manager
● Impeccable time manager.
● Organized and proactive

Desirable Characteristics
● Positive attitude
● Strong work ethic
● Proactive and organized
● Independent
● Results oriented
● Quick learner
● Goal and data driven
● Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset

Turn Biotechnologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Why Choose Turn Bio?

We are a close-knit, collaborative team, passionate about anti-aging and longevity and it's impact and improvement of age-related disease and the quality of people’s lives

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits Package
• Fully-paid employee medical, dental, vision, & life insurance)
• 401K
• FSA
• Flexible PTO
• Employee Assistance Program

You will be a vital part of the company and have tremendous impact on its success

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Turn Biotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Occupational Health and Safety: Turn Biotechnologies provides a workplace free from recognized hazards and complies with standards, rules and regulations issued under the OSH Act.