Procurement Lead

Company Summary

Flagship Labs 97 Inc. (FL97) is a privately held, early-stage technology company pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the scientific method. FL97 is backed by Flagship Pioneering, which brings the courage, long-term vision, and resources needed to realize unreasonable results. Join our mission-driven team and contribute to the future of science.

Our Physical Sciences effort is developing a novel AI and data-driven approach to materials discovery and development to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy.

At FL97, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, please apply.

The Role

FL97 is seeking a dedicated and skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team. The role will focus on managing the procurement process to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, particularly in the life and physical sciences sectors. The Procurement Specialist will play a key role in building strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts, and supporting the R&D and lab operations teams with their procurement needs. While reporting to Finance, the ideal candidate will work closely with the Lab Operations Manager to ensure all materials and supplies are procured efficiently and align with project requirements. 

Responsibilities: 

• Identify and diligence suppliers that could meet R&D needs  
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective procurement of goods and services. 
• Negotiate favorable pricing, payment terms, and contracts to optimize supply chain efficiency. 
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, reliability, pricing, and regulatory compliance. 
• Manage purchase orders from creation to completion, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and budget adherence. 
• Monitor order fulfillment and delivery schedules to prevent delays and supply chain disruptions. 
• Conduct cost analysis for products and services to identify savings opportunities and optimize procurement efficiency. 
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards. 
• Work closely with R&D scientists, lab operations, platform automation, hardware, and software teams to support project requirements. 
• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to streamline the supply chain, reduce lead times, and improve efficiency. 
• Foster long-term strategic partnerships with key vendors to support future growth and innovation. 
• Support Buy vs. Lease and Make vs. Buy decision making.

Qualifications: 

• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain management, or purchasing, preferably in the life or physical sciences sector. 
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable terms with suppliers. 
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills for effective vendor management. 
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, purchase and lease contract structure, inventory management, and cost analysis. 
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance related to procurement in scientific industries. 
• Must be proficient with Jira and LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System). 
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools. 

Competencies:

• Relationship building: We are a trust-based team.  Must thrive in working cross-functionally with R&D, lab operations, and technical teams to ensure procurement aligns with project requirements. 
• Precision: We are in a very competitive race where every minute counts. Must work very closely with key stakeholders across the organization including Lab Operations Manager, Automation Lead, Hardware/Engineering Lead, and R&D Leads to ensure timely procurement of all necessary materials and supplies. 
• Problem solving: We’re creating something that’s never been done. Must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Cross-domain thinking: We are a mix of science and business professionals from an exceptionally broad range of backgrounds.  Must be excited to work in a company populated by an exceptionally diverse group, and procure instruments, software, services, or goods over a wide range of domains spanning life and physical sciences. 

About Flagship

Flagship Pioneering is a bioplatform innovation company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health or sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $90 billion in aggregate value. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.  Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com.

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. 

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.