Procurement Manager

Precision for Medicine; United States; Remote; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group in India is seeking a Procurement Manager to acquire materials, equipment, and services for clinical trials. You will manage the RFP lifecycle, negotiate favorable terms, and handle vendor contracting to support project delivery.

Demonstrated ability to reduce costs, mitigate risks, and ensure purchasing compliance across global operations is essential. Strong communication and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, accounting or related field.
• Minimum of two years in life science procurement and outsourcing.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the vendor RFP lifecycle and procurement workflow.
• Negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers to reduce costs.
• Oversee vendor contracting and compliance in purchasing.
• Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure purchasing processes comply with policies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: India

Position Summary:

The Procurement Manager is responsible for acquiring materials, supplies, equipment, and services in connection with the delivery of services supporting clinical trials. Additional procurement activities include but are not limited to: (i) tracking the vendor request for proposal (RFP) lifecycle; (ii) negotiating preferential pricing; (iii) vendor contracting; and (iv) performing other commercial and transactional activities.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Adhering to procurement strategies that align with the company's objectives.
• Managing the solicitation process, including reviewing/comparing specifications and costs and where appropriate supporting negotiation with vendors to reduce costs.
• Negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure the best possible prices and agreements.
• Delivering value and competitive advantage measured by cost reduction and cost avoidance, vendor-enabled innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Ensuring compliance in purchasing process, especially in vendor selection and bidding.

Qualifications

Minimum Required

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, economics or related field required.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in life science procurement and outsourcing.

Other Required

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to negotiate best vendor terms and pricing.

Preferred

• Experience with clinical trial procurement and contract research organization operations.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Capability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to achieving operational efficiency.

Competencies

• Possesses strong organizational/written communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively work with cross functional teams in a fast-paced global environment with operations in multiple countries with varying cultural dynamics.
• Creative and flexible problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Executes time-sensitive matters while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exhibits high self-motivation and can work and plan independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism.
• Displays sound business judgment and a proactive, independent work style.
• Develops, maintains, and strengthens relationships with others inside or outside of the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
• Ability to work with diverse environments, both globally and culturally.

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