Purchasing Analyst (6-Month Temporary Assignment)

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals•Madison, WI

5h•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq ARWR) is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing. Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates. Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need. The Purchasing Analyst plays a key role in procuring materials and goods to support the Company’s operations. This position collaborates closely with both internal stakeholders and external vendors to source goods, materials, and services. Responsibilities include supporting procurement activities such as price negotiations, vendor management, and spend analysis to ensure cost-effective and timely purchasing decisions and order placement. This role is full-time onsite, 5 days a week in Madison or Verona, WI.

Requirements

Associate degree or active progress toward a bachelor’s degree
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Self-starter with a proactive work ethic
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage multiple timelines

Nice To Haves

Experience using ERP system

Responsibilities

Partner with assigned departments to understand purchasing needs and support sourcing, vendor selection, and purchasing decisions
Recommend preferred suppliers and identify vendor consolidation opportunities to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness
Assist internal business partners with purchase requests; compile and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to conduct periodic purchasing and ordering reviews
Coordinate and participate in vendor business reviews to evaluate performance and service levels
Place orders, track deliveries, and confirm receipt of off-the-shelf goods and materials from external suppliers
Proactively identify and mitigate purchasing, delivery, and lead-time issues
Support contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and commercial terms
Collaborate with the purchasing team to drive process improvements and enhance overall team efficiency and effectiveness