Procurement Specialist - Temp to Hire (This is a Temporary position initially with a potential to be converted to Full time opportunity)
About ProBio:
ProBio, a subsidiary of GenScript, is a global CDMO offering end-to-end services from discovery to GMP for plasmids, antibodies, and cell & gene therapies. We bring together multidisciplinary expertise to accelerate development and manufacturing through customized, and comprehensive services. ProBio has established companies in the United States, the Netherlands, South Korea, and China (Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Nanjing) and other regions to serve global customers, and has helped customers in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific and other regions obtain more than 150 IND approvals since October 2017.
Job Scope:
The position will report to the Head of US Site Operations Department and requires close collaboration with production teams and cross-functional departments is essential 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 CAPEX & facility maintenance service procurement.
Responsible for general procurement/purchasing and cost reduction initiatives.
Internal/External customer focus to address issues and to collaborate assigned projects.
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 procure-to-pay standard operating procedures, policies and file system.
Review supplier performance against contracted obligations, service levels and business requirements.
Maintain material code and other configuration in ERP/SAP, S2P programs and others.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required for this position.
Knowledge and understanding of overall supply chain and procurement cycle
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.
Ability to work independently with continuous performance integrity within continuous improvement working environment
Excellent computer skills with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and familiar with ERP/SAP system.
Experience in working with multi-cultural teams.
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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
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of supply chain and procurement cycle
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience in contract management and negotiations
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ERP/SAP
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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.
