Indirect Purchasing Specialist (MRO, CAPEX, etc.)

GenScript ProBio • Piscataway, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

GenScript Biotech Corporation, founded in 2002, aims to accelerate innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing essential building blocks for groundbreaking treatments and products. With a mission to 'Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology,' GenScript is a recognized biotechnology company with approximately 6,165 employees serving over 200,000 customers globally. The US Purchasing team is looking for a driven individual experienced in managing end-to-end source-to-pay and procure-to-pay cycles. This role involves RFx, contract and PO execution, and invoice coordination for timely payments across CAPEX, MRO, and Services. The specialist will also handle vendor onboarding, material code creation, contract management, and ensure compliance with company policies. Key responsibilities include negotiating pricing and long-term agreements, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and meeting performance indicators for cost, service levels, and payment timelines. The position serves as a liaison between vendors, legal teams, and internal stakeholders, and will also lead procurement training and support cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on Indirect (CAPEX, Services, MRO, etc.)
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
• Project management skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in procurement for construction projects preferred; this experience will be considered a significant advantage
• Proven capability to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment while adapting to shifting priorities and identifying opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage the source-to-pay and procure-to-pay procurement cycles, including RFx, contract and purchase order (PO) review and execution, acceptance processes, and invoice coordination to ensure timely payments for assigned categories such as services, MRO, CAPEX, etc.
• Conduct the sourcing process based on requests received from end users, prepare side-by-side pricing comparisons, and complete RFx activities in the procurement system in compliance with company policies
• Accountable for KPIs related to cost savings, service level requirements, and on-time payment SLAs.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, contracts, and long-term agreements with suppliers to drive the value for the company
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through pricing comparisons across sources, package negotiations, and demand consolidation.
• Ensure to follow up and coordinate with end users to complete the acceptance process in daily basis, ensuring that payment can be processed on time, in accordance with the agreed payment terms with the vendor, and to meet the finance requirement for the on-time payment rate.
• Responsible for new material code creation, vendor onboarding, comprehensive contract reviews within the contract management system (CMS), and initiating and completing the acceptance process
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors and the internal Legal team, reviewing agreements, contracts, proposals, and statements of work (SOWs) to ensure alignment with legal requirements and company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide procurement support and guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement processes and best practices.
• Lead procurement process trainings for end users as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
• Paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
• Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Legal assistance
• Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Well-being initiatives
• Peer-to-peer recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level