Strategic Sourcing Leader - Lab Services
Company: Bill and Melinda Gates foundation
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
We are focused on results. Those that can be measured. And those
measured in ways beyond numbers.
We see individuals, not issues. We are inspired by passion, and
compassion for the wellbeing of people. Our methods are based on
logic, driven by rigor, results, issues, and outcomes. Our
innovation means trying new things, learning from our mistakes, and
consistently refining our approach. Our strategies help us define
our path to success, but our effectiveness is based in the
aggregate power of our initiatives to impact holistic change.
-Bill and Melinda Gates
The Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) is
a non-profit biotech dedicated to accelerating the product
development timeline for diseases that disproportionately affect
the world's poorest populations, including malaria, tuberculosis,
and diarrheal diseases-diseases that combined cause five deaths
every minute- and a range of challenges in maternal and newborn
health. Headquartered in Cambridge, MA and led by CEO Emilio Emini,
Ph.D. our focus is on advancing novel drug and vaccine candidates
against the aforementioned diseases from the laboratory into human
studies and beyond. At the Gates MRI, we work across multiple
interventions and disease areas to increase the identification,
selection, and optimization of novel drug and vaccine candidates,
with the intention to develop viable candidates through late-stage
development and registration both in house and with partners across
the global health ecosystem. We will seek to publish our learnings,
so that they will be available to all research and development
communities through our commitment to open access.
To enable a fast-to-decision mindset, the institute operates using
small teams and a flat structure with the understanding that it is
essential to break out of silos and embrace unconventional
approaches across modalities. The five core mantras that permeate
across the organization and drive progress at every level are:
Though the Institute is a diverse group of passionate
change-makers, creative fixers and relentless advocates, these five
core values will be universally adopted by all who join it and
strive to improve the health and wellness of the world's most
vulnerable populations.
The Gates MRI offers flexible work arrangements for local
candidates (50% on site) and a competitive relocation package for
those looking to move to the Cambridge, MA area for this hybrid
on-site role.
THE POSITION
With our global and complex network of collaborations and
partnerships, in a heavily outsourced environment, the SS&P
function at the MRI plays a critical, integral, and visible role
touching all facets of our product development process. The
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader -Lab Services, a new role
to the organization, will have the opportunity to function in close
partnership with the Discovery, Non-Clinical, Bioassay Development,
Exploratory Biomarkers, Stability and Central Labs, teams, bringing
their expertise in all the categories related to Lab Services and
Strategic Sourcing together to drive operational, financial, and
strategic efficiencies. These efforts have a direct impact on our
ability and speed to drive toward our unquestionable mission,
saving lives.
Reporting to the Head of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, the
Strategic Sourcing Leader - Lab Services will conduct vendor
selection processes, vendor alliance management activities and
support internal procurement systems and controls to enable
achievement of Gates MRI objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Hiring Requirements
As part of our standard hiring process for new employees,
employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a
background check.
Depending upon your work location, we may require proof of full
vaccination against COVID-19 and any recommended booster doses. All
employees based in the United States are to provide proof of full
vaccination upon hire and any recommended boosters, subject to
applicable laws.
Accommodations
If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or
recruitment process, please submit a request to
hr@gatesfoundation.org.
Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value.
We're committed to creating a workplace where employees thrive both
personally and professionally. We also believe our employees should
reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to
serve-in race, gender, age, cultures and beliefs-and we support
this diversity through all of our employment practices.
All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission
will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without
regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual
orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital
status, and prior protected activity.
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