Sourcing Manager – Capital Equipment, MRO

Illumina

Sourcing Manager at Illumina focusing on Capital Equipment and MRO sourcing strategies and vendor management to enhance quality and cost effectiveness. Collaborating with various internal teams for optimal vendor relationships.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeMadison • California, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,400 - $147,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Responsible for planning, strategy, and execution of Capital Equipment and MRO 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.
Form teams from various internal departments for categories and sub-categories to manage vendors, control spend, and mitigate risk issues for Illumina.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience related to Capital Equipment and MRO sourcing and/or contracting.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to genomics sequencing
Family planning
Health/dental/vision
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Variable cash programs (bonus or commission)
Equity as part of compensation package

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategycontract negotiationvendor managementquality controlcategory managementcapital equipment sourcingMRO sourcingglobal market analysispricing analysisprocurement support

Soft Skills

relationship managementstrategic planningexecutionteam collaborationrisk management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree