Enterprise Procurement Specialist

CareAbout•Cypress, CA

About The Position

At Altasciences, we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences. We are better together and together We Are Altasciences. Under the guidance of the Director, Procurement & Inventory, the Procurement Specialist coordinates site-specific supplier contracts, sourcing initiatives, and cost-savings programs. This role ensures the integrity of the contract lifecycle by performing "first-pass" reviews and maintaining critical metadata within the contract management system. The Specialist acts as a strategic bridge between site buying teams and enterprise-wide procurement goals, ensuring operational efficiency and macro-service functionality.

Requirements

2-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or contract management, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
Diploma of Collegial studies related field, or related experience.
Supply Chain educational background.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
Good understanding of analytical and project management approaches.
Team player in a team oriented dynamic environment.
Strong skills in cost analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
High level of accuracy in data entry and contract review.
Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.
Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Responsibilities

Perform "first-pass" contract reviews to ensure all terms align with established parameters.
Maintain the contract management system, ensuring all required is accurate and up-to-date.
Proactively monitor expiring contracts to initiate timely reviews and renewals.
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.
Support company-wide commodity sourcing initiatives as assigned.
Analyze market trends to identify potential suppliers and optimize the supply chain management paradigm.
Act as a buyer for specified commodity or service profiles.
Provide backup support for enterprise-wide cross-training initiatives to ensure business continuity.
Optimize supply chain workflows and work toward ensuring macro-service functionality across the organization.
Work closely with site buying team members to align local activities with enterprise procurement strategies.
Travel to various sites to lead initiatives and support local buyers on behalf of the Alta Enterprise Procurement group.