What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Procurement position at The Jackson Laboratory?
The Director, Procurement leads the development and management of a high-performing procurement office, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and fostering strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors. They oversee procurement activities and collaborate closely with other departments to manage strategic vendor relationships.
Fully remote with travel as needed - approximately 15-20%
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions (What You Contribute)
About JAX
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org .
EEO Statement
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Fully remote with travel as needed - approximately 15-20%
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions (What You Contribute)
- Lead and manage the Research and Research Services Procurement team, ensuring strategic sourcing and compliance with faculty and research needs.
- Serve as subject matter expert on OMB/Uniform Guidance regulations; update procurement policies in collaboration with Sponsored Research Administration and internal audit.
- Advise senior research and laboratory leadership on procurement strategies, regulatory impacts, and compliance issues.
- Oversee JMCRS and JAX Internal Operations team, ensuring alignment with operational strategies and consistent performance reporting.
- Implement and maintain Strategic Vendor Management processes, including KPI tracking and supplier performance evaluations.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external vendors; monitor industry trends and supply chain risks.
- Collaborate with legal and IT teams to ensure risk mitigation through standardized purchasing terms and service contracts.
- Support internal service departments through strategic meetings, reporting, and resource alignment.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and controls; lead change management initiatives across the organization.
- Manage procurement staff and department managers; ensure policy compliance, ongoing training, and operational efficiency.
- Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities; develop and track departmental performance metrics.
- Provide regular reporting and performance metrics to support informed decision-making by senior leadership.
- Bachelor's Degree required, Masters Preferred
- 6-8 years of supervisory experience
- Strong, project leadership and management skills in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, and an ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar designation.
- Experience in the procurement of specialized research equipment utilized by leading research institutions, and complex IT services, systems and equipment related to the storage and transmission of sensitive data.
- Experience using a tier one ERP system, purchase cards, vendor-managed inventory and consignment programs preferred.
About JAX
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org .
EEO Statement
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Salary : $136,461 - $228,467