Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook. Position Summary: We are looking for a full-time Tissue Procurement Specialist for who will be a key member of the fast-paced Client Services organization. This role is responsible for procuring tissue samples in their territory, work collaboratively with other Client Services Team members to achieve department goals and work crossfunctionally with commercial and lab operations partners to identify scalable solutions for Guardant Health. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ● Tissue Procurement Specialist is responsible for communicating via phone, email with various members of partner labs to manage sample and document requests, triage order issues, and coordinate shipping and receiving ● Contribute to Tissue Retrieval for accounts in the assigned territory by resolving cases quickly with a sense of urgency ● Build and maintain effective relationships which create a high level of trust with laboratory employees, sales representatives, and internal stakeholders ● Work in a team environment and contribute to the department and company goals ● Keep precise and clear documentation of all email, fax, phone communications and follow up activities ● Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) related to Tissue Procurement ● Enter information and upload documentation into Salesforce.com and LIMS ● Communicate professionally and effectively with all individuals, including external customers and internal Guardant Health team members ● Assist with other administrative duties as assigned based on Company needs ● Communicate to clients, patients and sales team using Salesforce (CRM) and other integrated software platforms ● Achieve team and individual goals and monitor personal metrics related to case closure and turnaround times ● Use problem solving skills to resolve customer complaints and escalated situations ● Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced dynamic environment ● Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs, and some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary. Qualifications: ● 4-year college degree in Biological Sciences or similar discipline is preferred ● 2+ years of experience working with customers in pharma, diagnostic, medical device, biotech or healthcare setting is required ● Previous tissue procurement experience required ● Solid experience using Microsoft Office is needed, Salesforce (CRM) experience is a plus ● Quick learner who can work collaboratively in an operationally complex multi-product environment and can adapt to changing procedures and policies ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills (phone, email) with a high level of computer proficiency, preferably in a Mac environment ● Ability to multitask, work with self-discipline, good judgment, and independence is necessary ● Demonstrated ability to be an organized, detailed oriented problem solver and manage client-facing escalated situations in a professional manner ● Flexibility with respect to working hours including working during company holidays based on client and company needs ● The position is primarily remote but ability to travel to Guardant Health offices for trainings and meetings may be required ● Bilingual English/Spanish is an asset Hybrid Work Model: This section is applicable to onsite employees who are eligible for hybrid work location as specified by management and related policies. Guardant has defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires. At Guardant, our work model has created flexibility for better work-life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients. The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. This range does not include benefits or, if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, education, job-related skills, job duties, and business need. Primary Location: Remote - Open Position (USA) Primary Location Base Pay Range: $20 - $28 Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $20 - $28 If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $21 - $29 Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Guardant Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our hiring processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need support, please reach out to Peopleteam@guardanthealth.com A background screening including criminal history is required for this role. GH will consider qualified applicants with criminal arrest or conviction histories in a manner consistent with applicable law including but not limited to the LA County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. To learn more about the information collected when you apply for a position at Guardant Health, Inc. and how it is used, please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. Please visit our career page at: http://www.guardanthealth.com/jobs/

About Us Wild Alaskan Company’s mission is to accelerate humanity’s transition to sustainable food systems by fostering meaningful, interconnected relationships between human beings, wild seafood and the planet. We deliver wild-caught, sustainable seafood to households across the United States. Powered by our custom-built eCommerce platform and three generations of history and expertise in the Alaskan fishing industry, we constantly strive to meet our promise of a top-notch product and experience. And we do it all in a fully-remote environment that is fast-paced, challenging, and fun. Job Title: Fleet Manager, Alaska Procurement Department: Supply Chain Reports To: SVP of Supply Chain Supervises: N/A FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Alaska, Kenai Peninsula or Kodiak preferred Travel: Remote first, significant travel within Alaska required GENERAL ROLE DESCRIPTION Represent Wild Alaskan Company (WAC) dockside in Alaska as a proactive, year‑round partner to harvesters, tender operators, processors, and buyers of Alaskan wild seafood. Identify, recruit, and retain independent harvesters and tender operators who meet WAC’s quality standards and company philosophy. Lead the discovery, evaluation, and onboarding of new partner processors aligned with WAC’s product, capacity, and quality requirements. Work collaboratively with seasonal buying‑station operations, including dockside purchases, bids, logistics coordination, and field‑level quality inspection. Serve as WAC’s operational liaison during peak seasons, ensuring consistent execution of quality, service, and supply objectives. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES - Recruit, qualify, and maintain relationships with Alaska‑based fishermen and tender operators to procure raw material for WAC’s supply chain. - Source and bid on seafood deliveries across targeted fisheries: Halibut, Pacific cod, Sockeye Salmon, and Coho Salmon. - Build and communicate real‑time schedules of incoming deliveries to WAC offloading partners using vessel data and fish tickets. - Conduct dockside inspections during offload to verify handling, chilling, packing, and product wholesomeness; accept or reject loads based on quality criteria. - Calibrate, log, and maintain tender and offload scales; verify weight and temperature records for purchase accuracy and compliance. - Work with Procurement and Supply Chain to translate grounds pricing into dockside price offers and bid strategy. - Support regulatory reporting and paperwork for NMFS and State of Alaska fisheries (fish tickets, landing documentation). - Coordinate logistics with local ground, air, and marine carriers to ensure timely movement of products. - Partner with vessel, tender, and processor operations to develop and cost quality improvement initiatives, advancing a 'Quality at Scale' framework for seafood products procured by Wild Alaskan Company. - Coach and instruct vessel crews on best practices for preserving product quality and hygienic handling; clearly communicate WAC’s refusal policy for observed unsanitary practices. - Manage payment procedures with fleet partners. - Document supplier evaluations, nonconformances, corrective actions, and season trends for procurement and quality teams. - Operational Scrappiness: Manage complex logistics schedules against moving targets, including weather disruptions and seasonal run variations. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Local Network: Existing relationships within the Bristol Bay, Southeast, Cook Inlet, Kodiak or Copper River fishing communities. Demonstrated experience in Alaska fisheries, tender operations, or seafood procurement; proven success building and maintaining fleet relationships. - Deep practical knowledge of salmon, halibut, and groundfish fisheries and factors that affect raw product quality (handling, chilling, bleeding, roe condition). - Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills with commercial fishermen and local industry partners. - Competence with fish purchase costing and recordkeeping, Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel, and mobile communications for field reporting. - Knowledge sufficient to troubleshoot basic tender gear, scales, and temperature monitoring devices. - Ability to travel extensively across Alaska, operate in remote and weather‑exposed environments, and work irregular hours during season peaks. - Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel by small aircraft and boat when required. - Clear written and verbal reporting skills for concise field summaries to procurement leadership. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENT - Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and carry equipment or materials weighing up to 40 pounds independently. - Must be able to move freely and safely in confined spaces and elevated areas, including navigating narrow passageways, steep stairs, and vertical ladders common on marine vessels and processing docks. - Ability to maintain balance and move effectively on uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces and moving platforms (vessels at sea or at dock). - Capacity for extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and reaching while working in remote, weather-exposed, and rugged environments across Alaska - Must be able to wear and utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to PFDs (Personal Flotation Devices), immersion suits, and non-slip footwear as necessitated by the environment. NICE TO HAVES - Formal experience managing tenders, fleet procurement, or field quality assurance for an Alaska seafood company. - Familiarity with FSQA/HACCP/DEC regulations. - Supervisory or ambassadorial experience representing a company in coastal communities and industry forums. - Residence or strong local network in Anchorage, Homer, Kodiak, or other Alaska hubs. Work Schedule - This is a full-time, salaried exempt position. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Alaska Standard Time. - During fishing season (approximately mid-March through mid-November), the nature of fisheries operations requires flexibility. Fleet managers are expected to be available for work outside standard hours, including weekends, as operational needs demand. - During the non-fishing season (approximately mid-November through mid-March), a standard Monday through Friday schedule applies. The starting salary range for this position is $100,000 - $108,000, commensurate with skills and experience. Wild Alaskan’s benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance, 401k, PTO, safe/sick time, vacation, parental leave and more, as well as a delicious box of free fish every month. Wild Alaskan participates in E-Verify. Please see the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters for more information. Diversity of backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger. We’re committed to creating a work environment that fosters growth, celebrates diversity and fundamentally makes all teammates feel welcome, accepted, nurtured and respected. As an equal Opportunity Employer, Wild Alaskan Company does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact people@wildalaskancompany.com. Please note this email cannot provide application status updates.

Requisition ID: 34559 At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere. We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart. With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours. In this high‑impact role as a Category Specialist, you’ll play a key part in shaping our global procurement strategy by optimizing category spend, strengthening supplier performance, and driving cost‑effective purchasing practices across the organization. Acting as a strategic extension of the Category Manager, you’ll lead spend analysis, support global sourcing initiatives, and help build supplier relationships that ensure optimal inventory levels, supply assurance, quality, and delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a data‑driven, fast‑paced environment and wants to influence category strategy on a global scale while making a measurable difference in operational efficiency and total cost reduction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Identify and execute alternate sourcing, supplier consolidation and localization to maximize pricing leverage, and cycle time improvements. - Drive and manage enhanced margin through improved material cost savings. - Drive category performance improvement to stated goals: Lead time improvements, Minimum Order Quantity improvements, Localization or Vendor Managed Inventory opportunities, Payment Terms, Incoming Quality, decrease inventory levels and increase inventory turns. - Drive supplier performance improvements to stated goals. - Understand Internal and Supplier Manufacturing Processes to improve cost and reduce waste. - Prepare Business Cases, including ROI models, and effectively present Cost Savings and Risk Mitigation proposals to appropriate parties for approval and qualification. - Develop and execute RFQ’s, cost models, and estimates for initial project resourcing needs. - Negotiate business T & C's relating to: payment terms, delivery terms, inventory strategies, lead times, price improvement, supply assurance and other strategic issues with key suppliers. - Provide rigorous analysis of spend data and market trends/dynamics by site, supplier and/or category to prioritize and launch sourcing initiatives. - Monitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges. Develop, implement and communicate tactical and strategic category plans internally as appropriate. - Accountable for working closely with customer-facing teams, operation teams, and R&D and supplier engineering teams to ensure that the supplier strategy supports product and customer needs. - Manage commodities/materials/spend to achieve the annual performance metrics applicable to Supply Chain – planning, logistics, warehousing, and procurement. - In conjunction with operations leadership, direct supervisor, and peer leads in other regions, construct category and supplier strategies by region that support the manufacturing technologies currently produced in each region. - Ensure that all supplier and sourcing strategies support the “best total landed cost” objective of the business, including costs of inventory ownership, transport, customs, duties and lead-time. - Ensure that product compliance of suppliers meets all existing and future corporate social responsibility and product compliance requirements. Conduct periodic reviews of suppliers to ensure such compliance. - Prepare and provide documentation of such compliance as is required by corporate and other regulatory reporting agencies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered. Experience - Minimum 4 years’ experience in Sourcing/Procurement/Supply Chain or Manufacturing/Operations or R&D in a large, multi-national, medical device company. - Operational Excellence (Lean, Six Sigma, or Similar) experience. - Proven success in managing suppliers or in managing complex manufacturing processes. - This position can be fulfilled as a learning experience or career broadening role for associates with experiences in fields other than those listed. Skills - Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively. - Proven track record of driving positive results. - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. - Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and data analytics to optimize processes, reduce waste, and enhance cross-functional efficiency. - Highly self-motivated team player who can work effectively with management, business unit personnel, and other stakeholders. - Demonstrated ability to interact with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness and persistence. - Effective project management skills. - Proven ability to positively persuade and influence decision making, at all levels in the organization. - Person of true convictions; Willing to stand up for those convictions; Able to communicate, reinforce and coach/counsel others on those convictions; Unafraid of change / improvement. - Interpersonal skills that could be described as “firm but fair”; Objective yet compassionate in evaluating performance; Can connect all people of the organization to the mission and goals of the organization. - Ability to prioritize very well and maintain appropriate balance in a fast-paced, heavy-workload environment. - Sound problem-solving skills in both functional areas of operations and interpersonal relationship management. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations APICS and/or CPSM certification or willingness to work towards same. -Or- An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered. LOCATION Lakewood, Colorado or Remote. TRAVEL Willing to Travel regional and globally as required 10 - 25%. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Target Pay Range: $104,600.00 to $130,800.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data Target Bonus on Base: 7.0% We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from March 30, 2026. We encourage your prompt application. At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind. - Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. - In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue. - We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo. - We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries. - Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare. - Respect – Appreciative of others - Integrity – Guided by our mission - Care – Empathetic to patients - Quality – Committed to excellence - Creativity – Striving for innovation - We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service. Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.

The Director, Procurement leads the development and management of a high-performing procurement office, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and fostering strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors. They oversee procurement activities and collaborate closely with other departments to manage strategic vendor relationships. Fully remote with travel as needed - approximately 15-20%. The candidate hired into this role will work remotely but is required to live within the Eastern part of the US and work within the Eastern time zone. The salary range is $136,461 - $200,000. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions (What you contribute) - Lead and manage the Research and Research Services Procurement team, ensuring strategic sourcing and compliance with faculty and research needs. - Serve as subject matter expert on OMB/Uniform Guidance regulations; update procurement policies in collaboration with Sponsored Research Administration and internal audit. - Advise senior research and laboratory leadership on procurement strategies, regulatory impacts, and compliance issues. - Oversee JMCRS and JAX Internal Operations team, ensuring alignment with operational strategies and consistent performance reporting. - Implement and maintain Strategic Vendor Management processes, including KPI tracking and supplier performance evaluations. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external vendors; monitor industry trends and supply chain risks. - Collaborate with legal and IT teams to ensure risk mitigation through standardized purchasing terms and service contracts. - Support internal service departments through strategic meetings, reporting, and resource alignment. - Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and controls; lead change management initiatives across the organization. - Manage procurement staff and department managers; ensure policy compliance, ongoing training, and operational efficiency. - Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities; develop and track departmental performance metrics. - Provide regular reporting and performance metrics to support informed decision-making by senior leadership. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree required, Masters Preferred. - 8+ years of strong procurement experience within the life sciences industry. - 6+ years of supervisory experience managing a team. - Ability to lead strategically. - Experience managing global procurement categories, contract negotiations, supplier strategies, and risk mitigation. - Strong experience forming strategic partnerships and relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors. - Strong, project leadership and management skills in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, and an ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines. - Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar designation. - Experience in the procurement of specialized research equipment utilized by leading research institutions, and complex IT services, systems and equipment related to the storage and transmission of sensitive data. - Experience using a tier one ERP system, purchase cards, vendor-managed inventory and consignment programs preferred. #CA-DS5 About JAX: The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org​​​​​​​. EEO Statement: The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.