Biotech Procurement Specialist (On-Site) 1-Year Contract

pharmaessentiausa; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PharmaEssentia USA is seeking a Procurement Specialist (Biotechnology) to manage end-to-end procurement for lab supplies, equipment, and services in Bedford, MA. You will source vendors, obtain quotes, issue POs, and monitor performance, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role supports R&D, Finance, and Operations with spend analysis, cost-saving initiatives, and contract management. One-year contract with potential to convert to permanent, on-site in Bedford.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field and 2–5 years procurement/purchasing experience.
• Familiarity with lab supplies, scientific equipment, or research services.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and issue purchase orders for laboratory supplies and services.
• Source, evaluate and select vendors; obtain and compare quotes for best value.
• Track orders, deliveries, and reconcile invoices; support audits.
• Manage supplier records, certifications, and documentation; monitor performance.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, policies, and financial controls.
• Collaborate with R&D, Finance, and Operations to forecast needs.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Negotiation

Documentation & compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences

Tools

ARIBA

SAP S4/HANA

Microsoft Office

Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookup)

Job description

PharmaEssentia USA is seeking a Procurement Specialist (Biotechnology) to manage end-to-end procurement for lab supplies, equipment, and services in Bedford, MA. You will source vendors, obtain quotes, issue POs, and monitor performance, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role supports R&D, Finance, and Operations with spend analysis, cost-saving initiatives, and contract management. One-year contract with potential to convert to permanent, on-site in Bedford.