Procurement Specialist

GenScript/ProBio • Pennington, NJ

12h

About The Position

GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy.
GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology.
Procurement Specialist - Temp to Hire (This is a Temporary position initially with a potential to be converted to Full time opportunity)
Job Scope:
The position will report to the Head of US Site Operations Department and requires close collaboration with production teams and cross-functional departments is essential to address procurement needs, while maintaining communication with vendors to manage risks and opportunities. The role also includes managing compliance, audits, and providing necessary documentation.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required for this position.
• Knowledge and understanding of overall supply chain and procurement cycle
• Strong communication, influencing, collaboration skills.
• Strong contract management and negotiations skills
• Strong Project and change management capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to expertly present sophisticated information.
• Ability to work independently with continuous performance integrity within continuous improvement working environment
• Excellent computer skills with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and familiar with ERP/SAP system.
• Experience in working with multi-cultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for CAPEX & facility maintenance service procurement.
• Responsible for general procurement/purchasing and cost reduction initiatives.
• Internal/External customer focus to address issues and to collaborate assigned projects.
• Implement negotiations and contracts, collaborating with the relevant partners to optimize terms, cost and deliverables, ensuring the quality of service/ goods, and mitigating risks.
• Maintain relationships with key functional managers and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge.
• Responsible for MSA, annual contract, and bid management.
• Comply with global procure-to-pay standard operating procedures, policies and file system.
• Review supplier performance against contracted obligations, service levels and business requirements.
• Maintain material code and other configuration in ERP/SAP, S2P programs and others.

What This Job Offers

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