GenScript/ProBio

GenScript/ProBio

Procurement Lead, Direct Materials

Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$110kDetected 16 days ago
Project ManagementNegotiationSAPAuditingSupply ChainVendor ManagementProcurementERPResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationInternal Audit

About the role

  • Key duties include ensuring daily operations meet SLA and KPI targets, overseeing material planning for critical items, and driving strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • The ideal candidate is able to thrive in a high-volume and fast-paced environment, and has managed projects and initiatives from end to end.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the direct procurement team to ensure smooth daily operations and compliance with SLA and KPI targets, and effectively manage team performance.
  • Develop alternative vendors for critical materials and components to ensure supply continuity and mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Leverage negotiation, analytical, and market research skills to drive value through cost reduction initiatives. Track and report KPIs related to cost savings, cost avoidance, on-time delivery (OTD), and efficiency improvements.
  • Execute vendor management by building supplier profiles, conducting regular business reviews, and securing both short- and long-term pricing contracts and Master Supply Agreements (MSAs).
  • Collaborate closely with production team to provide effective procurement support by understanding production processes, tracking changes in material consumption, and proactively addressing critical issues with urgency.
  • Maintain active communication with suppliers of critical materials to stay updated on market conditions, ensure timely deliveries, and identify potential risks and opportunities.
  • Lead strategic sourcing and manage the procurement process for direct materials and consumables used in production, ensuring alignment with cost objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • The role is responsible for leading the direct procurement team, managing end-to-end sourcing and procurement of direct materials and consumables to support production.
  • The candidate will manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and identify cost-saving opportunities through category management and market analysis.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, Biology and Chemistry, or other related fields.
  • 3-5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or planning of direct materials, preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical industries
  • Demonstrated leadership through previous experience in people management or project management
  • Good knowledge of materials used in biotech/pharma production, including raw materials, consumables and packing materials.
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex situations and demonstrate agility in identifying opportunities for cost reduction and problem-solving.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skill.
  • Benefits:
  • Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs
  • demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.
  • GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.
  • Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in ERP systems of SAP and S2P is a plus

Compensation

  • The estimated salary range is $100,000 - $110,000, based on experience.

Benefits

  • include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
  • We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Visa & Work Authorization

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