Associate Director, Procurement

Iambic Therapeutics is hiring an Associate Director, Procurement for a remote role open to applicants in United States. It pays $156k-$195k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Iambic Therapeutics.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
This is listed as a remote role.
The posting mentions Coupa, procurement and supply chain among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a lead role.
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AI in this role

Lead and scale the procurement and supply chain function for a technology-driven drug discovery company.

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JOB SUMMARY

We are hiring an Associate Director of Procurement to help build out the Supply Chain and Procurement function at Iambic, a company redefining drug discovery and development by applying industry-leading technology. Reporting to the SVP of Finance, this role will be responsible for leading and scaling the company’s procurement function. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in supply chain and procurement within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. This role will work closely with the Finance Team as well as across multiple departments to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s procurement operations. This position will be based out of our San Diego Headquarters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Define and execute a company-wide procurement strategy aligned with scientific platform needs and corporate objectives
Build, lead, and mentor a small but high-performing procurement team as the organization scales
Establish procurement as a strategic function, influencing decision-making across the organization
Develop long-term sourcing strategies for critical categories including lab automation and scientific instrumentation, CRO/CDMO and building-block suppliers, reagents and consumables, and procurement/data systems
Establish and manage strategic partnerships with key suppliers, CROs, and service providers
Lead complex negotiations, including master service agreements (MSAs), multi-year contracts, and enterprise-level deals
Develop preferred vendor programs and optimize supplier base for quality, cost, and scalability
Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement
Act as a key advisor to leadership on external market dynamics, supplier innovation, and make-vs-buy decisions
Lead the transition and implementation of a new procurement/ERP platform (e.g., Coupa), including data migration, process redesign, and change management across the organization

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
8+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience, including leadership roles
Significant experience in biotech, pharma, or life sciences, ideally within a platform-based or R&D-driven organization
Proven track record of building and scaling procurement functions in high-growth environments
Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management
Demonstrated success negotiating MSAs, statements of work, and multi-year service agreements with meaningful commercial impact
Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa) and data-driven decision-making
Experience leading an ERP or procurement platform implementation or migration (e.g., Coupa) strongly preferred
Experience managing or mentoring existing procurement staff through periods of organizational change

How we rate this

Associate Director, Procurement at Iambic Therapeutics rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Associate Director, Procurement is an open job at Iambic Therapeutics.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $156k-$195k a year.
The role is based in San Diego HQ and is marked remote.
The job was posted on September 14, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Iambic Therapeutics. Apply on Iambic Therapeutics

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