Supply Chain and Procurement Lead

divh2Supply Chain And Procurement Lead/h2pWe are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world./ppThe Supply Chain team furthers Neuralinks mission by ensuring seamless access to critical materials, equipment, and services, driving innovation at every stage. As a strategic enabler of progress, we anticipate and solve supply chain and procurement challenges before they arise, helping engineers and teams work more efficiently. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love optimizing complex supply chain challenges, and are passionate about accelerating technological breakthroughs that restore autonomy to individuals with unmet medical needs, this team is for you. As Neuralink gears up for commercialization, were focused on upleveling our supply chain and manufacturing capabilities to support scalable, high-quality production./ppWe are seeking an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Lead to manage a small, high-performing team responsible for all of Neuralinks procurement activities. This role requires a strong balance of high-level strategy and daily execution, driving cost savings, supplier relationships, operational efficiency, while leading negotiations, managing contracts, and executing purchases across both direct (e.g., hardware components and manufacturing materials) and indirect categories (e.g., SaaS, IT, GA, facilities, clinical, and RD)./ppYou will collaborate across multidimensional teams at Neuralink, including Engineering, Legal, Finance, Preclinical, Clinical, Operations, and Manufacturing, to align procurement strategies with company goals and drive impact across the organization. Our ideal candidate operates with a relentless sense of urgency, anticipates and eliminates supply chain roadblocks, thinks creatively to solve procurement challenges, and clearly communicates trade-offs between cost, speed, and quality. With a focus on maturing our supply chain as we prepare for commercialization, you will uplevel the teams capabilities, processes, and vendor ecosystem to support hardware-intensive scaling in a regulated environment by driving the strategic evolution of the procurement function into a high-impact, end-to-end Supply Chain organization./ppKey responsibilities include:/pulliLeading and mentoring a small, high-performing procurement team to oversee all direct and indirect procurement for Neuralink, ensuring alignment with manufacturing and commercialization objectives./liliActing as a liaison between suppliers/vendors and Neuralinks various teams, fostering strong relationships to support hardware supply chains and regulated operations./liliSpearheading the identification, qualification, and strategic partnership with long-term production and manufacturing partners to establish a resilient, scalable, and high-quality supply base necessary for Neuralinks commercial scaling./liliUnderstanding internal stakeholders needs and aligning procurement strategies accordingly for all categories, with an emphasis on hardware components, manufacturing materials, software, IT, GA, facilities, clinical, and RD./liliDeveloping and implementing sourcing strategies that support business objectives, including supplier selection, RFPs, category management, and strategies to uplevel supply chain maturity for commercialization./liliEnsuring compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and industry regulations./liliProviding insights and recommendations to continually optimize procurement processes, reduce total cost of ownership, and enhance supply chain resilience as Neuralink scales manufacturing./liliAnalyzing the vendor pool and providing strategic recommendations for vendor consolidation to leverage economies of scale, streamline processes, and strengthen vendor relationships, particularly in hardware and regulated sectors./liliMonitoring supplier performance, conducting audits, and addressing any issues that arise to maintain high standards, with a focus on risk mitigation in hardware supply chains./li/ulpRequired qualifications:/pulliBachelors degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or a related field./liliProven strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation expertise in both direct and indirect procurement, with experience in hardware businesses (e.g., managing supply chains for electronics, components, or manufacturing equipment)./liliDemonstrated experience managing a small team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment./liliAdvanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills./liliTrack record of delivering strategic value, cost savings, and operational improvements in supply chain functions./li/ulpPreferred qualifications:/pulliMasters degree in a related field (e.g., supply chain management, business administration, or engineering)./liliStrategic cost modeling expertise, with a focus on hardware and manufacturing optimization./liliBackground in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, biotech, medtech, or hardware-intensive fields like medical devices), with familiarity in managing procurement for clinical/RD, facilities, or hardware supply chains./liliExperience scaling supply chain and procurement teams in preparation for commercialization, including hardware manufacturing maturation./li/ulpNeuralink is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees./ppBase Salary Range: $95,000 - $177,000 USD/ppFull-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:/pulliAn opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields/liliGrowth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact/liliExcellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan/liliPaid holidays/liliCommuter benefits/liliMeals provided/liliEquity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees Interns excluded/lili401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours/liliParental leave *Temporary Employees Interns excluded/liliFlexible time off *Temporary Employees Interns excluded/li/ul/div