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Sr. Procurement Advisor (Pennington)

Sr. Procurement Advisor (Pennington)

GenScript BiotechPennington, NJ, US
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Sr. Procurement Advisor

The position will report to the Sr. Purchasing Manager and requires close collaboration with production teams and cross-functional departments 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.

Essential responsibilities :

  • Responsible for Material / CAPEX / Service procurement.
  • Responsible for purchasing and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Internal / External customer focus to address issues.
  • 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 procurement standard operating procedures, policies and file systems.
  • Review supplier performance against contracted obligations, service levels and business requirements.
  • Maintain material code and other configurations in ERP / SAP, S2P programs.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills :

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required for this position.
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience as Buyer / Lead Buyer.
  • Knowledge of industry bidding procedures and criteria.
  • 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 in Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP.
  • Ability to continuously improve working efficiency through extensive KPI program.
  • Excellent computer skills with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and familiar with ERP / SAP system.
  • Experience in working with multi-cultural teams.
  • Self-motivated over achiever with a drive to excel.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • GMP Pharma / Biopharma purchasing experience required.
  • Experience with contract development and execution.
  • Data & cost-driven decision maker.
  • Ability to mentor younger buyers / planners.

    • Please note that this role is based fully onsite in Pennington, New Jersey. The estimated salary range is $100,000 - $110,000 annually.

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