Procurement Specialist

BioSpace; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Paid parental leave

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Flexible spending accounts

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Commuter benefits

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to source and manage reagents, consumables, equipment, and services. You will onboard Singapore and international suppliers, resolve post-purchase issues, and drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance with ISO and FDA standards.

You will collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, and Finance to meet timelines, conduct supplier performance reviews, and support audit readiness in a dynamic biotech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field as listed above.
• Minimum 2 years of procurement experience (life sciences, pharma, CRO/CDMO, or lab equipment).
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) and advanced Excel.
• Basic contract review and negotiation skills.
• Strong cross-cultural communication; liaises with global suppliers.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and spoken).
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and able to work under pressure.
• Experience with CPSM/CIPS/CPPM or related certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and procure reagents, lab consumables, equipment, instruments, and services.
• Resolve after-sales issues in procurement processes.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard Singapore and international suppliers (life sciences).
• Conduct supplier performance reviews (quality, delivery, responsiveness, compliance).
• Analyze spend data and drive cost-saving through bulk purchasing or framework agreements.
• Streamline procurement workflows and improve efficiency.
• Partner with R&D, Production, Quality, and Finance to align with needs and timelines.
• Prepare procurement documentation for audits and compliance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Singapore regulations and industry standards (ISO/FDA).
• Mitigate contractual risks including IP, confidentiality, and liability clauses.

Skills

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Contract review

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-cultural communication

Mandarin (written and spoken)

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Minimum 2 years of procurement-related experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

About GenScript

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.