Job Description

(This role requires to be in Redwood City and Palo Alto offices to provide internal customers need)

Guardant Health is looking for an Indirect Procurement Manager who will contribute to the procurement operations of a publicly traded multinational company.  The position will play a key role in the development  and implementation of strategic procurement initiatives to optimize costs, improve supplier performance and enhance operational efficiency across the organization.

The ideal candidate must have proven in-depth knowledge of indirect procurement operations and supplier management.  This is a highly visible role, working cross-functionally and partnering closely with multiple teams.  

To be successful, the candidate will be a strong people leader, collaborator, communicator, project/process manager, with the focus on details and the drive for continuous improvement.  The position will be based in our Palo Alto or Redwood City office reporting to the Senior Director of Supply Chain .

Primary Responsibilities:  

INDIRECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

Proactively monitor aged purchase orders, insufficient purchase order balance, etc. to avoid unnecessary payment delays.

Partner with accounts payable and warehouse teams for resolution of receiving and/or purchase order issues (incorrect supplier, currency, incorrect PO type, etc.).

Provide end user training and support to requesters which includes, but not limited to, creating requisitions, resolving issues, and/or processing RMAs.

Daily, review the accuracy of purchase requisitions to ensure proper account coding, alignment with agreements and estimated delivery times partnering with accounting and FP&A when necessary.

Monitor the indirect purchase requisition queue to ensure timely reviews and approvals by various departments.

Drive initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, automation, and digitalization.

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

Manage the onboarding process for suppliers and changes to existing supplier business information within ERP (excluding banking details).

Address and resolve any issues with the supplier onboarding process.

Ensure that suppliers are migrated to market-based payment terms minimizing “immediate-pay” suppliers.

Drive initiatives to enhance supplier onboarding efficiency and automation.

CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

Develop requirements and provide support to business teams conducting competitive bids for select vendors.

Partner and collaborate with business partners, legal, finance and compliance to negotiate contracts, terms and pricing with suppliers.

COST MANAGEMENT

Continually look for opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and provision of overall value improvements.

CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, IT, operations, quality, marketing, to understand their requirements and align procurement strategies accordingly.

Continue to apply best practices to the purchase requisition and new supplier process by adding value through process improvements and creating workflow efficiencies (e.g., reduce processing time, improve accuracy, training, reporting, communication, etc.).

COMPLIANCE, REPORTING AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Champion sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives within the procurement function, promoting ethical sourcing practices and environmental stewardship.

Assist in the development of plans to achieve the GH yearly goals set by the U.S. Small Business Administration for diverse spend.

Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.

Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, including supply chain disruptions and market fluctuations.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records and documentation.