Supply Chain & Procurement Director

Automata; London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in lab automation is seeking a Supply Chain & Procurement Director in London. This pivotal role involves shaping procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships globally. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and a proactive mindset to drive efficiency and growth.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse and inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior procurement or supply chain role.
• Global experience in supply chain operations.
• Ability to build and optimize processes.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable procurement strategies across regions.
• Manage supplier relationships for value and innovation.
• Lead a distributed team focused on continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic Procurement Development

Supplier Management

Financial Collaboration

Team Building

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement automation tools

Job description

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Salary band: £95,000 - £110,000

Bonus: 15% performance-based, discretionary

Location: London, UK with flexible hybrid working

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 solving complex problems (seriously, no one else has figured out how to do this yet), using cutting-edge technology (we have robots).
• 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 (golf on a Thursday, Soccer once a month, movie nights whenever we fancy it).
  
  

We’re ambitious and fast-scaling, building on a strong foundation of growth across the UK, US, and EU Life Science markets. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we are seeking an experienced Director of Supply Chain & Procurement to elevate and optimise our procurement and logistics operations.

This role is ideal for a results-driven individual who is looking for a new challenge, thrives in a scale-up environment and can bring structure, global thinking, and efficiency to support rapid international growth.

The Role

We’re looking for an energetic and forward-thinking Supply Chain & Procurement Director ready to step into a broader leadership role. You’ll take the lead in shaping and scaling our procurement and supply chain operations globally — across the UK, US, and EU — at a pivotal stage in our growth.

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to move into a more senior, strategic position while remaining hands-on and deeply embedded in operations. You’ll bring credibility, commercial awareness, and a drive to build — not just manage — high-impact processes and partnerships.

While experience in IT procurement is a plus, we’re more focused on your potential, mindset, and appetite to lead from the front.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Development

Design and roll out scalable procurement and supply chain strategies that evolve with the business across three key regions.

Hardware & IT Procurement

Take ownership of all hardware procurement (components, infrastructure, custom builds), with growing involvement in IT (SaaS, software, cloud) categories.

Supplier Management

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that deliver value, performance, and innovation at scale.

Financial Collaboration

Work closely with Finance on forecasting, margin tracking, and reporting for both product spend and customer deals.

Customer-Centric Delivery

Collaborate with Customer Success to ensure procurement is aligned with project timelines, deployment goals, and customer satisfaction.

Cross-Regional Operational Consistency

Standardise procurement and logistics practices across the UK, US, and EU to support efficiency and compliance.

Logistics & Compliance

Manage global logistics, trade regulations, and tariff exposure — proactively identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.

Team Building & Development

Lead and grow a small, distributed team — shaping a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Performance & Insight

Track and report on procurement KPIs, supplier performance, and margin insights for leadership visibility and action.

About You

• You’ve held a senior procurement or supply chain role and are now ready for the next big step.
• You bring global experience or strong exposure to international supply chain operations (UK/US/EU ideally).
• You’re commercially astute and comfortable balancing cost, quality, and operational delivery.
• You’ve successfully built or optimised processes, not just maintained them.
• You’re a natural relationship builder, able to collaborate across technical, commercial, and executive teams.
• You’ve led small teams or projects and are excited to grow into a more strategic people leader.
• You bring a proactive, adaptable mindset, and you thrive in high-growth, ever-evolving environments.
• Experience in IT procurement or life sciences is a bonus — but not a blocker.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement automation tools
• Exposure to international logistics, customs, and tariff strategy
• Experience supporting procurement within tech, hardware, or life sciences sectors
  
  

What We Offer

• High-impact, high-visibility role with direct influence on company growth
• Supportive, ambitious leadership team
• A chance to shape global operations at one of the most exciting growth stages
  
  

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, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is strictly prohibited.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Software Development

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