Senior Sourcing Agent

MP Biomedicals•Solon, OH

3d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

MP Biomedicals is a global life science company that provides life science products, fine chemicals, and diagnostics for research, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical industries. The Senior Strategic Sourcing Agent researches and develops purchasing arrangements, primarily for specialty and commodity chemicals serving Business Development, industrial, life science, and pharmaceutical customers. The position independently leads complex sourcing activities, develops new and alternate sources, and works with global Sales and Product Management teams to respond to customer requests for quotes. Other materials may be sourced as needed. The role is based in Solon, Ohio, and works in office and manufacturing environments as needed to coordinate projects with internal and external stakeholders. It requires flexibility to work across multiple time zones as projects require, and use of PPE as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
Typically 5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, including chemical sourcing in the life science, pharmaceutical, chemical, or a comparable industry.
Experience with domestic and international supplier development, qualification, cost analysis, commercial negotiation, and supply-risk mitigation.
Strong analytical, computer, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Stable work history required.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods (one hour or longer) and work in front of a computer or laptop.
Ability to flex to work across multiple time zones as projects require.
Use PPE as required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead chemical sourcing in response to customer requests for quotes and orders, including developing new sources and maintaining relationships with approved suppliers.
Source specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, intermediates, pharmaceutical ingredients, reagents, and other materials, components, products, or services as needed.
Conduct supplier and market research; identify alternate sources and evaluate technical, commercial, capacity, and supply-continuity risks.
Manage supplier qualification in alignment with MP Bio’s ISO procedures and coordinate required quality and regulatory documentation.
Vet potential and existing suppliers for quality, documentation, transparency, capacity, and sustainable supply.
Negotiate price, minimum order quantities, payment terms, Incoterms, lead times, and delivery with domestic and international suppliers; resolve supplier issues.
Lead strategic sourcing projects, monitor supplier performance and risk, support corrective actions, and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.
Issue requisitions and purchase orders based on sales orders and stocking strategy; support hard-to-find items, new products, and cost-reduction opportunities.
Cross-train and mentor sourcing personnel, provide team coverage, and perform other duties as assigned.