Procurement Specialist

Mineralys Therapeutics is a publicly traded, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing medicines to target diseases driven by abnormally elevated aldosterone. Our initial product candidate, lorundrostat, is a proprietary, orally administered, highly selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor that we are developing for cardiorenal conditions affected by abnormally elevated aldosterone, including hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Mineralys is a fully remote company.

For more information, please visit https://mineralystx.com. Follow Mineralys on LinkedIn.

The Procurement Specialist will lead sourcing, procurement, and vendor management activities across the organization, with a strong focus on supporting scientific, clinical, and corporate operations. This position will play a key role in ensuring effective and compliant purchasing processes across the business. The ideal candidate will bring experience in the Life Sciences sector and a proven ability to manage complex procurement operations in a high-growth, publicly traded environment. The role will work cross-functionally with key stakeholders across R&D, G&A and Supply Chain teams, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and financial controls.  This remote position is based in Colorado, with regular bi-monthly, in person meetings with the Finance team in the Boulder region.            

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sourcing initiatives across multiple categories (R&D, G&A, etc.) to support scientific and business needs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, identify cost-saving opportunities, and deliver procurement solutions that add long-term value.
• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including negotiation, contracting, and onboarding, ensuring alignment with internal policies and SOX compliance.
• Oversee and optimize the use of procurement platforms, including Tipalti and NetSuite, to improve automation, reporting, and spend visibility.
• Establish and maintain supplier performance KPIs and lead periodic supplier reviews and corrective action plans as needed.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Compliance to ensure vendor contracts align with corporate policies and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support the development of procurement policies and procedures, ensuring scalability and best-in-class governance.
• Lead RFPs/RFQs and drive competitive sourcing processes in collaboration with business owners.
• Build strong internal partnerships with scientific and clinical teams to understand upcoming needs and proactively manage procurement pipelines.
• Provide category-specific market intelligence and cost benchmarking to support strategic decisions.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve procurement processes, reduce costs, and mitigate supply risks.

Skills and Attributes:

• Deep knowledge of sourcing, procurement, and vendor management processes within the Life Sciences industries.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency with procurement systems, ideally Tipalti and NetSuite.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting procurement for R&D, clinical trials and G&A functions.
• High degree of integrity and commitment to ethical business practices and compliance.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and proactive in identifying and resolving issues.

Travel:

This position requires up to 10 % travel. Frequently travel is outside the local area and overnight.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Life Sciences, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 3–6 years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 2-3 years in the Life Sciences sector.
• Experience working in a public company environment and familiarity with SOX compliance.
• Strong technical experience with procurement systems, like Tipalti, and NetSuite ERP systems.
• Experience in vendor risk management and working with cross-functional legal, finance, and compliance teams.

This position is eligible for standard Company benefits including medical, dental, vision, time off and 401K, as well as participating in Mineralys incentive plans are contingent on achievement of personal and company performance. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

US Salary Range:

$110,000 - $140,000