Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.
Position: Procurement Specialist
Line Manager: Procurement Expert
Key Responsibilities:
- Source, evaluate, negotiate, and procure biological reagents, lab consumables, production equipment, instruments, and technical services
- Resolve after-sales issues in various types of procurement
- Identify, qualify, and onboard Singapore and international suppliers (especially in life sciences), maintaining a Qualified Supplier Database
- Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews (quality, delivery, responsiveness, compliance). And promote continuous improvement of supplier performance
- Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities; implement strategies such as bulk purchasing or framework agreements
- Streamline procurement workflows. Improve procurement efficiency
- Partner closely with R&D, Production, Quality, and Finance teams to align procurement with operational needs and timelines
- Support audit readiness by preparing procurement-related documentation
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with Singapore regulations, company policies, and industry standards (e.g., ISO, FDA)
- Mitigate contractual risks including IP, confidentiality, and liability clauses
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Procurement (preferably in life sciences, pharma, CRO/CDMO, or lab equipment sectors); OR Production, operations, or material management experience in CRO, biopharmaceutical, medical device, or related industries, with familiarity with BOMs and material flows
- Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables required)
- Basic contract review and negotiation skill
- Strong cross-cultural communication; able to liaise independently with global supplier
- Fluent in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken); capable of handling technical documents and contracts in English (as this role works closely with internal customers in China)
- Highly detail-oriented, responsible, and able to perform under pressure
- Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated learner committed to professional growth in procurement
- Certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or CPPM, familiarity with Singapore’s local life science ecosystem or import/export customs procedures, and experience in lab operations, GMP warehousing, or QA/QC functions is an advantage
Benefits:
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.
GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.
Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- At least 2 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in life sciences, pharma, CRO/CDMO, or laboratory equipment sectors
- Production, operations, or material management experience in CRO, biopharmaceutical, medical device, or related industries may qualify
- Familiarity with bills of materials and material flows
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables
- Basic contract review and negotiation skills
- Strong cross-cultural communication and ability to liaise independently with global suppliers
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Mandarin
- Ability to handle technical documents and contracts in English
- Strong attention to detail, responsibility, multitasking, problem-solving, and ability to work under pressure
- Self-motivated learner committed to professional growth in procurement
- CPSM, CIPS, or CPPM certification
- Familiarity with Singapore's local life sciences ecosystem or import/export customs procedures
- Experience in laboratory operations, GMP warehousing, or QA/QC functions
GenScript Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GenScript and has not been reviewed or approved by GenScript.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is solid, with mentions of comprehensive health plans and employer HSA support in some options. Company communications also emphasize robust health benefits alongside wellbeing and training initiatives.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests a range of paid time off types, including vacation, sick time, company holidays, and additional leave categories. Some roles reference flexible vacation arrangements that broaden usable time off.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match in certain postings. This provides a longer-term savings component within total rewards.
GenScript Insights
What We Do
Founded in 2002 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015, GenScript has an established global presence across Greater China, North America, the EU, and Asia Pacific. Today, over 300,000 customers from over 160 countries and regions worldwide have used GenScript’s premier, convenient, and reliable products and services. GenScript currently has over 5,000 employees globally, 33% holding master’s and/or Ph.D. degrees. In addition, GenScript has a number of leading commercial technologies developed in the fields of synthetic biology, immunotherapy, antibody design, chemical synthesis, and bioinformatics, including more than 100 patents and over 270 patent applications. As of June 2022, GenScript's products and services have been cited by 74,700 scientific papers worldwide. GenScript is committed to striving toward its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology.
