Supply Chain Manager

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.

Responsibilities:

• Support project costing and commercial proposals for US deals.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and cost optimization across Automata products and 3rd-party instrumentation.
• Lead supplier sourcing, quoting, onboarding, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Experience, Pre-Sales, Engineering, and Finance.
• Drive cost-optimization initiatives and value-engineering opportunities.
• Align procurement activities with project milestones and manufacturing timelines.
• Oversee ERP accuracy and data management.
• Lead demand planning for ongoing operations and project delivery.
• Provide coaching, training, and development for supply chain team members.
• Maintain accurate supply chain reporting for leadership, including month-end requirements.
• Travel up to 10%, including international travel.

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.