Level: M4
Salary band: $120,000-$130,000
Bonus: 8% performance-based, discretionary
Location: Hybrid role - 3 days onsite in Newton, MA

Join Automata: Revolutionizing Life Sciences Through Automation

At Automata, we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. We believe that by giving labs the power to automate, we can unlock discoveries that will shape the future of life sciences—from diagnostics and drug discovery to synthetic biology.

But we’re more than just a company disrupting the industry—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators passionate about empowering scientists. Our LINQ platform combines hardware and software to streamline workflows, making lab automation fast, flexible, and affordable. This means our customers can focus on groundbreaking research, while we take care of the rest.

Why Work at Automata?

Impact: Your work will directly contribute to advancements in science and medicine, supporting labs around the globe as they push boundaries in research and innovation.

Innovation: You’ll be part of a team that thrives on solving complex problems with creative solutions, using cutting-edge technology.

Growth: We invest in our people. Whether through hands-on experience, professional development, or collaborative projects, you’ll grow both professionally and personally.

Community: Join a diverse, passionate team that values collaboration and is united by a shared mission to make automation a reality for labs everywhere.

We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist whose mission is to be Drive the US supply chain and process ensuring projects delivered on time, at the right cost while delivery continuous improvement

Responsibilities: 

• Independently leads sourcing activities for different categories including 1st party hardware, 3rd party instrumentation as well as service agreements ensuring accurate project costing, value for money, risk mitigation, and on-time delivery.

• Owns performance and risk management for critical suppliers, driving corrective actions, preparing QBR data, and proactively improving quality, cost, and service.

• Supports supplier contract discussions, interpreting legal feedback and guiding negotiations with sound commercial judgement.

• Owns end-to-end procurement execution.

• Uses pricing tools, purchasing forecasts, and data analysis to drive informed commercial decisions, improving accuracy and margin visibility.

• Applies procurement compliance requirements with sound judgement, ensuring alignment with ISO9001 standards and internal controls.

• Leads procurement workstreams within cross-functional projects, managing stakeholders through influence, clarity, collaboration and delivery reliability, including Customer Experience, Pre-Sales, Engineering, and Finance.

• Oversees and optimises inventory control processes, aligning stock levels, managing minimum stock levels with operational demand while reducing waste and excess holding costs.

• Owns cost tracking and variance analysis within area of responsibility, identifying savings opportunities and driving margin improvement initiatives.

• Oversees ERP accuracy, ensuring accurate supply chain reporting for leadership, including month-end requirements.

• Supports training and development for supply chain team members.

• Travel up to 10%.

• Hybrid role - 3 days onsite in Newton, MA.

Essential Skills & Experience: 

• 5 to 8 years in within Procurement

• 2 years managerial experience

• A hands on manager, who is willing to problem solve

• Supplier management

• Budgeting experience

• Material management

Nice to Have: 

• Experience within Biotech and Pharma

• Working within a start-up or scale-up business

• CIPS Qualified

• Manufacturing experience

• Worked to ISO9001 standards

US team benefits:

Healthcare 🩺
Competitive healthcare for you and your family

401k 💰
We offer a 401(k) retirement savings plan

Well-being budget ☀️
Invest in your own well-being, personal growth, and hobbies

Holiday 🏖
30 days + 10 federal holidays

Additional leave days ☺️
Time off for dependents, 'Me days', birthdays and volunteering days off

Birthday trees 🌳
Planting a tree for every employee on their birthday, every year

Paid sick leave 🏥
10 days paid sick leave to stay home and focus on rest and recovery

Mental health support 🧠
Access the therapy for you and your family through Spill

Career progression frameworks 💫
Each department & discipline has a progression framework

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.