Procurement Specialist

About ProBio

ProBio, a subsidiary of GenScript, is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering end-to-end services from discovery to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for plasmids, antibodies, and cell & gene therapies. With a team of multidisciplinary experts, ProBio accelerates development and manufacturing through customized and comprehensive services. ProBio operates in the United States, the Netherlands, South Korea, and China (Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Nanjing), serving global customers and helping them secure over 150 Investigational New Drug (IND) approvals since October 2017.

Job Scope

The position reports to the Head of US Site Operations Department and requires close collaboration with production teams and cross-functional departments to address procurement needs and maintain vendor communication to manage risks and opportunities. The role involves managing compliance, audits, and providing necessary documentation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Procure Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and facility maintenance services.
• Manage general procurement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Focus on internal and external customer needs to address issues and collaborate on assigned projects.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, collaborating with relevant partners to optimize terms, costs, and deliverables, ensuring the quality of service/goods, and mitigating risks.
• Maintain relationships with key functional managers and their teams to understand their needs and facilitate appropriate challenges.
• Manage Material Safety Data Sheets (MSA), annual contracts, and bids.
• Comply with global procure-to-pay standard operating procedures, policies, and file systems.
• Review supplier performance against contracted obligations, service levels, and business requirements.
• Manage material codes and configurations in ERP/SAP, S2P programs, and other systems.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.
• Knowledge and understanding of overall supply chain and procurement cycles.
• Strong communication, influencing, and collaboration skills.
• Strong contract management and negotiation skills.
• Strong project and change management capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information effectively.
• Ability to work independently with continuous performance integrity in a continuous improvement environment.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and familiarity with ERP/SAP systems.
• Experience in working with multicultural teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• Paid parental leave after three (3) months of employment.
• Paid time off policy including vacation, personal, sick, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Additional benefits such as flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans like pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.

Company Commitment

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. The company maintains a drug-free workplace and ensures 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.