Biotech Procurement Specialist – Global Sourcing Savings

GenScript Biotech Corp.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Well-being programs

Employee recognition

Job summary

GenScript Biotech Corporation is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Singapore to source reagents, lab consumables, equipment, and services, coordinating with R&D, Production, Quality, and Finance to meet project timelines.

You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, monitor performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive cost savings while maintaining quality standards across global sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of procurement experience (life sciences, pharma, CRO/CDMO, or lab equipment) or equivalent operations experience with BOMs.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables).
• Basic contract review and negotiation skills.
• Strong cross-cultural communication; able to liaise with global suppliers.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and spoken) for internal/external documents.
• Detail-oriented, capable of performing under pressure; strong multitasking.
• Learning mindset; CPSM/CIPS/CPPM and GMP/QA/QC familiarity are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and procure reagents, lab consumables, equipment, and services.
• Resolve after-sales issues in various procurement areas.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard Singapore and international suppliers, maintaining a supplier database.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost savings and implement bulk purchases or framework agreements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, and Finance to align procurement with needs and timelines.
• Support audit readiness with procurement documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Singapore regulations and company policies.

Skills

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Contract negotiation

Cross-cultural communication

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Supplier onboarding

Cost saving strategies

Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology or Life Sciences or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

GenScript Biotech Corporation is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Singapore to source reagents, lab consumables, equipment, and services, coordinating with R&D, Production, Quality, and Finance to meet project timelines.

You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, monitor performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive cost savings while maintaining quality standards across global sourcing.