Procurement Officer

Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute (NGNRI) seeks a Procurement Officer to lead sourcing, purchasing, and vendor relationships to support NGNRI’s research and operations in Detroit. You will build efficient procurement processes and ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions.

Collaborating with scientific and administrative teams, you will manage contracts, monitor supplier performance, and ensure compliance with policies and donor requirements while driving cost savings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management in nonprofit or healthcare settings preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory procurement and supplier management is a plus.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with NGNRI’s operational needs.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including vendor identification, sourcing, negotiation, purchasing, and contract administration.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers of laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, and services.
• Support scientific teams in identifying appropriate vendors and sourcing specialized research materials.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of critical items to support ongoing research and operations.
• Monitor and control purchasing budgets, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and documentation.
• Collaborate with MSU, HFH, and other partners on shared procurement or vendor arrangements.
• Evaluate vendor performance and manage supplier risk.
• Support inventory planning and coordination where applicable.
• Provide reporting and analysis on procurement activities to leadership.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Compliance

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration / supply chain management / related field

Certifications such as CPSM / CPPB are an asset

Job description

As the Procurement Officer, you will manage sourcing, purchasing, and vendor relationships toensure the timely, cost-effective delivery of goods and services that support NGNRI’sresearch and operations.You will establish and optimize procurement processes, oversee vendor selection andperformance, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and standards.

Working closelywith scientific and operational teams, the successful candidate will support the acquisition oflaboratory equipment, consumables, and specialized services.This is a critical enabling role, balancing cost, quality, and reliability to ensure NGNRI’sresearch programs run efficiently and without interruption.

About the role

Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and best practices alignedwith NGNRI’s operational needs

Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including vendor identification, sourcing,negotiation, purchasing, and contract administration

Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers of laboratory equipment,reagents, consumables, and services

Support scientific teams in identifying appropriate vendors and sourcing specializedresearch materials

Ensure timely procurement and delivery of critical items to support ongoing researchand operations

Monitor and control purchasing budgets, identifying opportunities for cost savingsand efficiencies

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and applicableregulatory standards

Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and documentation

Collaborate with MSU, HFH, and other partners where shared procurement or vendorarrangements are applicable

Evaluate vendor performance and manage supplier risk

Support inventory planning and coordination where applicable

Provide reporting and analysis on procurement activities to leadership

About you

High level of integrity and professionalism

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Proactive and solutions-oriented

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

Collaborative and service-oriented, with the ability to support diverse teams

Adaptable and able to respond to evolving organizational needs

Committed to supporting NGNRI’s mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management,preferably in a scientific, healthcare, academic, or nonprofit environment

Familiarity with laboratory procurement, including scientific equipment, reagents, andspecialized services, is strongly preferred

Experience negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships

Strong understanding of procurement processes, compliance, and best practices

Excellent organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in procurement systems and standard office tools

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience working in a regulated or grant-funded environment is an asset

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a relatedfield preferred

Relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPPB) are an asset

Equivalent experience will be considered

About us

The Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute (NGNRI)is a nonprofit organization focused on developing treatments and cures for Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and other neurological disorders and cancers with significant unmet need. Backed by the Gilbert Family Foundation and created in partnership with Michigan State University (MSU) and Henry Ford Health (HFH), NGNRI brings together leading scientific and clinicalexpertiseto accelerate translational discovery.
Located within a new,state-of-the-artresearch facility in midtown Detroit, NGNRI offers a highly collaborative environment alongside MSU and HFH. The institute is equipped with advanced platforms—including organoid and stem cell models, AI-driven analysis, FACS, and CRISPR technologies—and provides access to extensive shared core facilities.
NGNRI supports both in-house researchers and visiting scientists, creating a dynamic, mission-driven ecosystem designed to advance innovation and deliver impact in an underserved field. As part of Detroit’s rapidly growing medical research campus, NGNRI offers a unique opportunity to contribute tocutting-edgescience within a vibrant and expanding hub.

NGNRI is in an early stage of development and relies on support from its founding organization, the Rocket Family of Companies, for some of its infrastructure, talent acquisition. Like the institute itself, salary ranges and benefits are still under construction—they will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of NGNRI at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. NGNRI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at [e-mail] .