Senior Sourcing Manager (P-4833)
10X Genomics
Due to limited quota, Singaporeans and Permanent Residents may apply.
We are seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead supplier assessment, development and sourcing initiatives for precision machining and plastic molding commodities. This role is responsible for building sourcing strategies, developing supplier relationships, driving cost improvements and ensuring a resilient supply base to support business growth. The ideal candidate has strong analytical, technical and negotiation skills, with proven experience in managing suppliers in precision machining and plastic manufacturing processes.
What you will be doing:
Supplier Assessment & Development
- Identify, assess and qualify new suppliers for precision machining and plastic molding parts.
- Conduct supplier capability audits, quality system reviews and capacity evaluations.
- Develop and implement supplier improvement plans to enhance performance, quality and cost competitiveness.
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Build and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead supplier selection and onboarding processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, operations, finance).
- Develop strong supplier relationships to foster long-term collaboration and innovation.
Cost Management & Analysis
- Perform should-cost analysis for precision machining and plastic commodities.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, process optimization and negotiation.
- Identify and implement opportunities for total cost of ownership (TCO) savings.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with R&D and NPI engineering teams on design-for-manufacturability and supplier involvement in early product development.
- Collaborate with quality teams to ensure suppliers meet quality standards and compliance requirements.
- Work with operations and planning to ensure supply continuity and risk mitigation.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience in life science instruments manufacturing
- Effective communicator with ability to influence at all levels
- Strong business acumen and comfortable to make effective decisions in ambiguity
- Hands-on ability to perform analysis on large amount of data to drive insights and decisions
- Comprehensive knowledge on contract commercial terms and ability to lead supply agreement negotiations independently
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and juggle shifting priorities and tight timelines
Preferred Skils & Experience:
- A degree in engineering is strongly preferred
About 10x Genomics
At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.
We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.
Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.
Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.