Head of Procurement – Ops

Pattern Bioscience

Head of Procurement managing packaging sourcing and supplier performance for Pattern’s expanding U.S. warehouse network.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeLehi • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and strategic sourcing, with a strong focus on managing consumable packaging supplies and vendor relationships. Proficient in inventory management, cost analysis, and developing procurement strategies for multi-site operations.

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Procurement ExperienceStrategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationInventory Management SystemsEcommerce Fulfillment

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationCost AnalysisInventory ManagementSpend AnalysisContract StructuringData ForecastingVendor Relationship ManagementPackaging SourcingBudget Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationCollaborationHands-On ApproachIssue Resolution

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsWMS-Adjacent ToolsProcurement PlatformsInventory Tracking ToolsDemand Forecasting Tools

Industry Keywords

EcommerceFulfillment3PLDistribution CenterConsumable SuppliesSupplier Performance ManagementMulti-Site NetworkLean ProcurementFreight DynamicsLead-Time Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end sourcing strategy for consumable packaging supplies, including evaluating the current single-distributor model and recommending the right structure as volume grows
Lead supplier and vendor negotiations, RFPs, and contract structuring
Build a repeatable supplies-procurement playbook for each new warehouse launch
Right-size inventory and reorder logic for facilities of varying sizes
Own the supplies-spend budget across the network and execute cost-reduction opportunities
Track cost-per-unit-shipped and establish spend visibility by site, category, and supplier
Serve as the primary contact for distributors and suppliers, managing performance, service levels, and issue resolution
Select and/or implement lightweight tools for inventory tracking, demand forecasting, and purchase order management
Partner with Warehouse/Site Operations, Finance, Real Estate/Facilities, and Sustainability/ESG stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience
Experience managing indirect/consumables spend and vendor relationships directly
Direct experience sourcing packaging or consumable supplies strongly preferred
Ecommerce, fulfillment, 3PL, or distribution-center experience highly valued
Comfortable operating as a hands-on individual contributor
Demonstrated success negotiating supplier/distributor contracts and managing supplier performance
Experience with inventory management or procurement systems, including ERP, WMS-adjacent tools, or dedicated procurement platforms
Comfortable using data for spend analysis, forecasting, and cost-per-unit tracking
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience
Willingness to travel regularly to warehouse sites (30–50%, increasing during new site launches)
Experience evolving a distributor-managed sourcing model toward direct ownership
Experience procuring for a growing multi-site network in a lean, resource-conscious way
Familiarity with ecommerce marketplace fulfillment requirements
Experience managing supplier relationships across multiple U.S. regions with varying freight and lead-time dynamics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO
Paid Holidays
Onsite Fitness Center
Company Paid Life Insurance
Casual Dress Code
Competitive Pay
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% in eligible compensation deferred and 50% of the next 2% in eligible compensation deferred