Sr Staff Sourcing Manager - Facilities & Construction

Illumina; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina is hiring a Sr Staff Sourcing Manager for Facilities and Construction in the United States. You will develop sourcing strategy, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to realize cost savings and supply reliability.

The role involves leading teams, coordinating with Procurement, Legal, Quality and Development, and ensuring vendor performance aligns with Illumina standards. A strong background in strategic sourcing is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years with a Master's; or a PhD with 5 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, strategy, and execution of Facilities and Construction sourcing and category management.
• Address all areas of category management including business plans, market and pricing analysis.
• Negotiate and manage contractual agreements with key suppliers and terms.
• Lead cross-functional teams to manage vendors, control spend, and mitigate risk.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Summary:

Develops sourcing strategy for all goods and services. Negotiates and manages contracts and relationships with vendors. Implements policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized. Works with technical buyers, engineers and management to identify new product needs. Identifies new sources in order to meet business requirements. Responsible for quality control of vendor products.

Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs and other related duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, strategy, and execution of Facilities and Construction strategic sourcing and category management
• Address all areas of category management including category business plans, global market and pricing analysis and procurement support.
• Responsible for negotiating and reaching agreement with suppliers on complex business terms and conditions. In particular, this will include negotiation, implementation, and ongoing management of contractual agreements.
• Form teams from various internal departments for categories and sub-categories to manage vendors, control spend, and mitigate risk issues for Illumina.
• Acts as internal team leader and primary contact for negotiation with targeted key suppliers.

Requirements:

• Contribute to development of the company’s strategic commodity objectives and goals.
• Advise management on alternate global supply sources, raw material costs, commodity pricing trends and supply/demand situations that could impact the business.
• Acquire and maintain a clear understanding of the technologies utilized in Illumina’s products, parts and services.
• Forms teams with other departments (Procurement, Legal, Quality, Regulatory, and Development) to effectively address business and risk mitigation issues for inclusion into Illumina standard contract template.
• Negotiate business T & C’s relating to: forecast process, sourcing strategies, lead times, price reduction and other strategic issues with key suppliers.
• Manage list of critical suppliers for contract implementation and timelines for completion.
• Reports contract status to teams and management.
• Monitors the critical contract review, extension and termination terms and dates.
• Lead vendor management, category management, and cost savings for Facilities and Construction
• Manage and implement periodic supply agreement changes and updates.

Experience/Education:

• Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.

The estimated base salary range for the Sr Staff Sourcing Manager - Facilities & Construction role based in the United States of America is: $141,600 - $212,400. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects long‑term growth in the role; therefore, most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.