Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing - Illumina Digital Services / IT

Role: Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing for Illumina Digital Services / IT, leading sourcing strategy, supplier management, and procurement for software, IT infrastructure, cloud, and AI categories supporting R&D, manufacturing, and commercial functions. Responsibilities: manage a sourcing team; develop and execute data-driven sourcing strategies; oversee vendor relationships and contract negotiations for SaaS, IT services, and cloud agreements; ensure compliance, cost savings, and risk mitigation; engage with stakeholders and translate technical needs into commercial terms. Requirements: Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or related; 10-12+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement, with deep IT/software experience; 5-7+ years of leadership; proven skills in negotiating SaaS licenses and IT contracts; strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement abilities. Preferred: experience in Life Sciences sector or regulated environments; familiarity with AI/ML, data platforms, or digital health tech; advanced degree such as MBA or MS in Data Science/IT. HighValue: focus on software licensing, cloud (AWS/Azure), AI, and regulated industry experience. WorkSetup: US-based, hybrid, with up to 25% domestic and international travel.