Sourcing & Procurement Specialist II

INVIVOSCRIBE INC•San Diego, CA

10h•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Invivoscribe is seeking a Sourcing and Procurement Specialist II to evaluate and recommend sourcing strategies for purchasing goods and materials. The role manages contracts, negotiations, and supplier relationships; identifies new sources to meet business requirements; and measures sourcing effectiveness and cost savings. The position supports a global precision oncology diagnostics organization that develops and manufactures molecular and flow cytometry assays, reagents, controls, and bioinformatics tools under ISO 13485 design control.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, supply chain, or a related field, and typically 4 or more years of applicable experience, including 2 or more years in an ISO 13485 or similarly regulated industry; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Applied experience using an ERP system.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to learn new software programs, including an Oracle ERP system.

Nice To Haves

Oracle Cloud experience is highly advantageous.
Experience in life sciences, the medical device industry, or another regulated environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Participate in Project Core Team meetings and collaborate with departments to ensure materials are procured; research alternate materials, pricing, and vendors; and provide timely updates.
Communicate expectations to suppliers, negotiate prices and terms, and recommend suppliers based on cost, quality, and lead time.
Negotiate and initiate supplier agreements, contracts, quotes, and change notifications; periodically review them for accuracy and active status.
Work with Management and Legal teams to implement supplier agreements and contracts.
Compile and analyze data for price analysis, source selection, and procurement justifications.
Meet with suppliers to maintain positive business relationships and manage production and fulfillment schedules.
Assist with maintaining the Approved Supplier List, distribute supplier evaluations and surveys as required, and assist with supplier audits.
Create and maintain part numbers in ERP software and prepare purchasing specifications for applicable part numbers to ensure minimum requirements are met.
Perform purchasing tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
Resolve material shortages, discrepancies, and other issues by communicating with suppliers, expediting procurement, and researching alternate materials and vendors.
Complete tasks and assignments for NCMRs, Process Deviations, and CAPAs, and participate in related QA meetings as required.