The Jackson Laboratory · 13 hours ago
Director Procurement
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$136K/yr - $228K/yr
6+ years expThe Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution dedicated to improving human health through genomic solutions. The Director of Procurement will lead the procurement office, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and managing strategic vendor relationships while overseeing procurement activities across departments.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedicalProduct Research
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Research and Research Services Procurement team, ensuring strategic sourcing and compliance with faculty and research needs
Serve as subject matter expert on OMB/Uniform Guidance regulations; update procurement policies in collaboration with Sponsored Research Administration and internal audit
Advise senior research and laboratory leadership on procurement strategies, regulatory impacts, and compliance issues
Oversee JMCRS and JAX Internal Operations team, ensuring alignment with operational strategies and consistent performance reporting
Implement and maintain Strategic Vendor Management processes, including KPI tracking and supplier performance evaluations
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external vendors; monitor industry trends and supply chain risks
Collaborate with legal and IT teams to ensure risk mitigation through standardized purchasing terms and service contracts
Support internal service departments through strategic meetings, reporting, and resource alignment
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and controls; lead change management initiatives across the organization
Manage procurement staff and department managers; ensure policy compliance, ongoing training, and operational efficiency
Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities; develop and track departmental performance metrics
Provide regular reporting and performance metrics to support informed decision-making by senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required, Masters Preferred
6-8 years of supervisory experience
Strong, project leadership and management skills in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, and an ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar designation
Experience in the procurement of specialized research equipment utilized by leading research institutions, and complex IT services, systems and equipment related to the storage and transmission of sensitive data
Preferred
Experience using a tier one ERP system, purchase cards, vendor-managed inventory and consignment programs preferred
Company
The Jackson Laboratory
The Jackson Laboratory conducts mammalian genetics research offering scientific services and resources to laboratories and students.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (66)
2024 (50)
2023 (54)
2022 (55)
2021 (49)
2020 (38)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$129.2MKey Investors
The Mark Foundation for Cancer ResearchMaine Technology InstituteNational Institutes of Health
2024-10-07Grant· $1.6M
2019-12-18Grant· $2.5M
2018-02-06Grant· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Lon Cardon
President and CEO
Mary Dickinson
Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer
Recent News
2025-11-18
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