Biologics Procurement Supervisor

Job Information

Number

ICIMS-2025-9231

Job function

Supply Chain

Job type

Full-time

Location

T&T - Norcross - Norcross, Georgia United States

Country

United States

Shift

1st

About the Position

Introduction

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Job Summary

This position will perform a variety of supervisory tasks and duties associated with managing the supply of red blood cells and other blood products needed for production of Red Cell, Solid Phase and Serum product lines. This position will monitor risks and initiate mitigations to prevent biological sourced supply interruptions at the different sites. This position will serve as the key SME in supporting the Commercial team for advanced customer support and new business opportunities and serve as the SME to support all sites for investigations, process improvements and product development involving biological material.This position will support internal surveys. This position will assist with revisions and creations of SOPs, forms, and attachments

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that the activities of the department are organized and completed according to documented protocols by providing direct supervision and scheduling of department staff
• Oversee proper allocation of red cell components to products to meet productspecifications, manufacturing commitments, international regulatory requirements, in-house investigations and customer expectations.
• Review of departmental records for legibility and storage according to procedure / work-instruction-defined protocols and time frames.
• Assist with projects such as supporting upgrades to the Blood Donor Management Sys-tem (BDMS) and annual schedule development.
• Provide support to investigations, complaints and deviations as necessary
• Locate biological raw material needed for all Immucor sites and departments, create purchase orders and coordinate shipping of material.
• Understands FDA and ISO standards applicable to the department and consequences of nonconformance.
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking / Key relationships

Works closely with manufacturing operations, quality control, quality assurance, customer service, shipping, R&D, and the Commercial Team.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position :

Education : Bachelor's degree (BS / BA) from four-year college or university; emphasis in Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology or Biochemistry

Experience :

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and / or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities :

Travel requirements : Donor center site visits and conferences as needed, up to 10% travel.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin / ancestry, age, mental / physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance

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