Sr. Manager, Procurement- US Lead

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, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

About the role

GenScript, a leading biology research company in rapid expansion phase, is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager. The role focuses on designing strategies for optimal cost control, enhancing vendor management, achieving significant cost savings, and improving procurement sourcing and efficiency. Responsibilities include delivering insights to the executive team, standardizing business methodologies, evaluating procurement processes, and identifying improvement areas. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume and fast-paced environment and has managed a multitude of projects and initiatives. This role will supervise a team of 6 Purchasing Specialists.

Location: Piscataway, NJ (Onsite 4 Days with remote flexibility on Fridays).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for service, CapEx and material purchasing for the company.
• Form, lead and facilitate cross-functional teams as applicable to execute the procurement process and plans.
• Fulfill daily purchasing tasks including price negotiation, contract signing, order fulfillment, and on-time delivery management.
• Solve major issues with suppliers in terms of delivery delays, negotiated price, and quality made by supplier.
• Manage supplier performance, maintain good relations with key suppliers, and continue to optimize supplier base to meet business needs.
• Continuously develop and improve processes in purchasing including processes and work instructions.
• Responsible for implementation of purchasing control policy, working instructions, and guidelines for users on how to deploy it.
• Responsible for coaching team members and take necessary actions to motivate team members.

Requirements

• BS degree with a major in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Purchasing, Operations, or Supply Chain background, in a pharmaceutical or CRO environment, or equivalent.
• Mastery of purchasing system SAP/S2P; experience with implementing an S2P system is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Leadership, high sense of responsibility, self-disciplined, and motivated.

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 months of employment.
• Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance.
• Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.

Pay

The estimated salary range is $150,000 - $160,000, based on experience.