Procurement Coordinator

Your Impact at Lila

Your Impact at Lila: We are seeking an entry-to-mid level Procurement Coordinator to support our fast-paced, AI-driven Research & Development organization. This role partners with scientists, lab operations, and cross-functional teams to enable timely, compliant, and cost-conscious procurement of scientific goods and services. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who is early in their procurement career and eager to develop vendor management and contract support skills in a dynamic, research-driven environment.

What You'll Be Building

What You’ll Be Building at Lila: Procurement Operations & Support

• Assist with end-to-end procurement for R&D-related categories including lab consumables, reagents, equipment, and scientific software
• Help execute time-sensitive purchases quickly and accurately to support research timelines
• Serve as a supporting procurement partner for assigned teams, ensuring reliable, compliant procurement assistance

Sourcing, Vendor Support & Contracts

• Aid in sourcing, evaluating, and onboarding scientific suppliers under guidance, ensuring alignment with procurement policies and quality standards
• Support supplier communications and basic negotiations within established guidelines
• Track supplier performance and assist with delivery, quality, and pricing issue follow-ups
• Maintain contract records and assist with contract administration under supervision; support contract review and execution with Legal and the Procurement Manager as needed

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with scientists, lab managers, R&D operations, Finance, Legal, and Quality to understand requirements, timelines, and basic contractual considerations
• Provide guidance on compliant purchasing processes, preferred suppliers, and sourcing options
• Balance speed, cost, and risk to support evolving research priorities
• Experience with corporate travel or expense platforms (e.g., Ramp) in an operational or administrative capacity (preferred)

Process Management & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards
• Maintain accurate records to support audits, inspections, and reporting
• Contribute to SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives as you gain experience

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or a related field (or in progress)
• 1–2 years of procurement, sourcing, or vendor-management experience, ideally supporting R&D or scientific organizations
• Basic experience sourcing scientific materials, equipment, and research services
• Strong organizational and communication skills; developing negotiation abilities
• Exposure to procurement or ERP systems (e.g., Prendio, NetSuite, Oracle) and contract management processes is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Bonus Points For

• Experience in biotech, pharma, diagnostics, or research-driven startups
• Familiarity with CRO/CDMO engagements and lab operations
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CPM, CSCP) or ongoing pursuit
• Experience in fast-paced, growth environments and willingness to take on increasing responsibility

About Lila

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science.  We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method.  We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at  www.lila.ai

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply.

We’re All In

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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