Hybrid Senior Procurement Leader – US Operations

GenScript; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

HSA/FSAs

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Legal assistance

Commuter benefits

Well-being programs

Peer recognition

Job summary

GenScript Biotech Corporation, based in New Jersey, seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to design cost‑saving strategies, optimize vendor management, and lead sourcing initiatives. You will drive procurement excellence and report to the Director of US Site Operations while overseeing a team of six Purchasing Specialists.

The role requires at least 5 years in purchasing or supply chain within pharma/CRO contexts, strong negotiation and leadership abilities, and proficiency with SAP/S2P.

Qualifications

• BS degree with majoring in Supply Chain, Business or related.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for service, CapEx and material purchasing for Company.
• Form, lead and facilitate cross-functional teams as applicable to execute the procurement process and plans.
• Fulfill daily purchasing task including price negotiation, contract signing, order fulfillment and on-time delivery management.
• Solve major issues with suppliers in terms of delivery delays, negotiated price, quality made by supplier.
• Manage supplier performance, maintain good relation with key suppliers, continue to optimize supplier base to meet business needs.
• Continuously develop and improve processes in purchasing including processes, work instructions etc.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

BS degree in Supply Chain, Business or related

Tools

SAP/S2P

Job description

GenScript Biotech Corporation, based in New Jersey, seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to design cost‑saving strategies, optimize vendor management, and lead sourcing initiatives. You will drive procurement excellence and report to the Director of US Site Operations while overseeing a team of six Purchasing Specialists.

The role requires at least 5 years in purchasing or supply chain within pharma/CRO contexts, strong negotiation and leadership abilities, and proficiency with SAP/S2P.