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At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences.
We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.
About the Role
Under the guidance of the Director, Procurement & Inventory, the Procurement Specialist coordinates site-specific supplier contracts, sourcing initiatives, and cost-savings programs. This role ensures the integrity of the contract lifecycle by performing "first-pass" reviews and maintaining critical metadata within the contract management system. The Specialist acts as a strategic bridge between site buying teams and enterprise-wide procurement goals, ensuring operational efficiency and macro-service functionality.
What You'll Do Here
Contract Management & Compliance:
Perform "first-pass" contract reviews to ensure all terms align with established parameters.
Maintain the contract management system, ensuring all required is accurate and up-to-date.
Proactively monitor expiring contracts to initiate timely reviews and renewals.
Sourcing & Sourcing Strategy:
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.
Support company-wide commodity sourcing initiatives as assigned.
Analyze market trends to identify potential suppliers and optimize the supply chain management paradigm.
Operational Support:
Act as a buyer for specified commodity or service profiles.
Provide backup support for enterprise-wide cross-training initiatives to ensure business continuity.
Optimize supply chain workflows and work toward ensuring macro-service functionality across the organization.
Collaboration & Travel:
Work closely with site buying team members to align local activities with enterprise procurement strategies.
Travel to various sites to lead initiatives and support local buyers on behalf of the Alta Enterprise Procurement group.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
2-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or contract management, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. Diploma of Collegial studies related field, or related experience.
Supply Chain educational background.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
Good understanding of analytical and project management approaches.
Team player in a team oriented dynamic environment.
Analytical Ability: Strong skills in cost analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Detail Orientation: High level of accuracy in data entry and contract review.
Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.
Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation
What We Offer
The hourly range estimated for this position is $28.00 - $44.00. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data. Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.
Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:
Training & Development Programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
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MOVING IN UNISON TO DELIVER A BIG IMPACT WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or contract management
- Supply Chain educational background
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package
- Good understanding of analytical and project management approaches
- Strong skills in cost analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- High level of accuracy in data entry and contract review
- Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
- Self-directed and motivated
What We Do
Outsourcing made easy with a one-stop solution to early-phase drug development. We are an integrated drug development solution company, offering pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies a proven, flexible approach that removes the need for multiple service providers during the early stages of drug development. Whether for one study or an end-to-end program, we help you reach critical decision-making milestones sooner by improving speed and ease from lead candidate selection to clinical proof of concept, and beyond. When partnering with Altasciences, you can experience up to 40% in time savings thanks to our integrated, one-stop solution offering. We strive to create a true partnership with our clients, our partners, and our colleagues that enables a mutually supporting relationship built on a combination of excellent science and solid communication. Helping sponsors get better drugs to the people who need them, faster, for over 25 years. Our full-service offering is always tailored to your specific research needs: - Preclinical research - Clinical pharmacology - Drug formulation - Manufacturing and analytical services - Bioanalysis - Program management - Medical writing - Biostatics - Data management - And so much more!
