Staff Commodity Manager
Element Biosciences · San Diego - Headquarters
Posted 16 days ago · $119,000 – $156,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Element Biosciences's roles stay open a median of 43 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 83% of Element Biosciences's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Element Biosciences
- high 9 stale, 0 reposted of 18 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Element Biosciences's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Element Biosciences.
About this role
The Staff Commodity Manager at Element Biosciences will develop and execute strategic sourcing roadmaps for critical commodities in life sciences, focusing on supplier selection, cost modeling, and supply chain risk management. This role involves collaboration with various departments to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and requires expertise in commodity management and contract negotiations. The position is based in San Diego and is essential for ensuring supply continuity and driving quality and innovation in product development.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Element Biosciences as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
- 15+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement engineering, supplier quality, or associated supply chain roles
- Demonstrated expertise in commodity management and strategic sourcing across diverse materials and components
- Extensive experience negotiating complex commercial contracts and managing technical supplier relationships
- Deep expertise in cost modeling, should-cost analysis, total-landed-cost (TLC) calculation, and COGS management
- Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced analytical tools (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, data visualization platforms)
Nice to have
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, technical specifications, and design documentation across mechanical and electrical systems
- Proven ability to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier development programs, and supply chain transformation projects
What you get
- Base compensation pay range of $119,000 – $156,000
- Eligible for stock options
- Discretionary annual bonus
- No cost health insurance plans
- 401k with company match
- Flexible paid time off
Worth weighing
- Onsite daily role in San Diego
- Domestic travel up to 10% for supplier visits
- Base compensation depends on multiple factors including geographic location, qualifications, and experience
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Listed by Element Biosciences on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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