biofire - Senior Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Manager I, Mechanical
Requirements
• We understand that not all applicants will possess skills that perfectly align with our job qualifications. At Biofire, we appreciate diverse experiences from various industries, and we encourage all individuals who meet the necessary qualifications to submit their applications. While having the "desired" qualifications may strengthen a candidate's profile, we also welcome applicants with alternative experiences to apply. • A Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (e.g., mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering) is preferred, but equivalent practical experience in supply chain, manufacturing, military service, consulting, or operational finance will also be considered; • 7+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain or Manufacturing for mechanical fabricated parts; • Ability to travel to Supplier sites for evaluation / qualification / audit, including internationally;
Responsibilities
• Own the commercial relationship with Biofire’s existing mechanical fabricated parts Suppliers; • In conjunction with Engineering and Supplier Industrialization, own the identification and qualification of new Suppliers / new Parts; • Own cost negotiations, continuity of supply, risk management for the mechanical fabricated parts category; • In conjunction with Engineering and Supplier Quality, drive operational and cost efficiencies through process or design change, as well as overall project execution; • Conduct routine business reviews with mechanical fabricated parts Suppliers, addressing key indicators of Supplier performance (First Pass Yield, On-Time / In-Full deliveries), root causing sub-optimal performance and leading corrective actions; • Develop a nuanced understanding of the mechanical fabricated parts category landscape in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces; • Identify changes in Buyer and Supplier power and use industry dynamics to Biofire’s advantage; • Perform Supplier financial research, spend analysis and ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic procurement; • Effectively work with mechanical fabricated parts Suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing; • Intuitively grasp the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality in order to strike agreements that meet Biofire’s performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity; • Collaborate across the Biofire organization (Engineering, Production, Material Planning, Supplier and Production Quality) to ensure business objectives are continuously met; • Rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to leadership to actively predict and mitigate supply constraints that affect Biofire’s ability to produce and ship finished product; • Optimize Supply Chain performance through cost and capacity scenario analysis and benchmarking; • Continually develop an in-depth and up-to-date understanding of value-added manufacturing processes, costs and market intelligence, and apply this knowledge to influence Biofire’s future product roadmap and sourcing decisions; • Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing development of processes and procedures;
Benefits
• In addition to competitive pay, as a full-time employee at Biofire you are eligible for: • Stock Options in Biofire, 401(k), HSA - and other financial benefits • Medical Insurance - including plan options with $0 payroll deduction • Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans - with $0 payroll deduction • 3 Weeks Vacation and Sick time (Flex Time for salary positions), and 13 Paid Holidays • Parental Leave - and other family-building, adoption and surrogacy benefits • Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. • Primarily on-site: This is a full-time, salaried role. Our dog-friendly, state-of-the-art headquarters is located in beautiful Broomfield, Colorado, between Boulder and Denver. The team regularly engages in collaborative in-person sessions at our vibrant office space, but you will be offered the flexibility to work from home as needed. • We expect you to bring your very best, and in return, we will provide the support necessary for you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues you appreciate, respect, and find inspiration from, and have access to all the technical resources needed. • DIVERSITY & INCLUSION • We’re bringing innovation to a technological problem that has persisted for decades, so we depend on diverse, inclusive, and collaborative teams to break new ground and do great work. We welcome people from all qualified backgrounds, and we don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, political affiliation, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. • This role handles information subject to US Export Control Regulations. Applicants must be (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (“Green Card” holder); or (c) a person admitted into the United States as an asylee or refugee to be considered for the position.
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