Procurement & Finance Operations Manager
Location: Menlo Park, CA
Salary: $250,000–$300,000 annually + equity
Employment Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time
Schedule: Onsite
Position Overview
Kelly Engineering is seeking an experienced Procurement & Finance Operations Manager to join a rapidly growing technology and scientific research organization in Menlo Park, CA.
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of procurement operations, develop financial forecasting models, and establish scalable purchasing processes in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
The ideal candidate combines strong procurement expertise with financial modeling capabilities and is comfortable working independently while collaborating with scientific, operational, and executive leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead procurement operations for laboratory materials, consumables, and scientific equipment.
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Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, sourcing strategies, and purchasing processes.
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Manage purchase orders, inventory planning, and procurement spending.
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Build and improve procurement systems, workflows, and operational processes.
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Develop financial models to forecast procurement costs, operating expenses, and future laboratory spending.
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Analyze purchasing data, budgets, and cost trends to support financial planning.
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Collaborate with Finance, Research, and Operations teams to integrate procurement forecasts into broader company financial models.
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Support procurement planning for new laboratory facilities and business expansion.
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Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve purchasing efficiency.
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Establish scalable procurement processes to support long-term organizational growth.
Required Qualifications
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7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or related operations preferred.
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Strong experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysis.
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Demonstrated ability to independently manage procurement operations and supplier relationships.
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Experience developing or improving procurement processes and systems.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and executive stakeholders.
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Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Procurement experience involving laboratory equipment, scientific materials, or technical products.
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Background in biotechnology, scientific research, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or technology industries.
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Experience working in a startup or rapidly scaling organization.
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Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, engineering, or a related field.
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Experience building procurement functions or implementing new purchasing systems.
Compensation & Benefits
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Base Salary: $250,000–$300,000 annually
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Equity opportunities
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) with 4% company match
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Unlimited PTO
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Additional employee benefits
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced procurement professional who enjoys building processes, managing complex purchasing operations, and using financial data to drive business decisions, we’d love to hear from you!
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