Procurement Operations Specialist, Pipeline (Contractor)

Legend Biotech US; Somerset (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Legend Biotech US, based in Somerset, NJ, seeks a Procurement Operations Specialist (Pipeline) on a contractor basis to provide first-line procure-to-pay support for the pipeline function. Responsibilities include creating and tracking PR/POs, coordinating with Procurement and Accounts Payable, and ensuring compliance with policy and approvals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 1–3 years of procurement experience (pharma preferred), and hands-on SAP/Ariba and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• 1 – 3 years related Procurement or Supply chain experience in a similar role
• Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Ability to manage multiple requests, prioritize competing deadlines, maintain accurate records, and collaborate across business functions.
• Extensive experience using SAP and Ariba modules
• Advanced Proficiency of Excel- Pivot tables, macros, etc.

Responsibilities

• Receive/validate order information from Procurement/business function in order to facilitate creation of purchase requisitions PR.
• When applicable, notify Procurement of planned contracts (for example, work orders or change orders).
• Confirm following: Budget availability; contract status (if applicable); applicable cost center; GL account; other relevant information.
• Create (or revise, as applicable) PR, confirm PR creation with Procurement and stakeholder.
• Track PR approval flow
• Relay PO# to Procurement and stakeholder once created
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable invoices; create/distribute service entry sheets (SES)
• Confirm services satisfactorily completed with stakeholder in writing
• PR/PO/invoice/SES troubleshooting & dispute resolution
• Confirm new suppliers created in S4
• Identify recurring errors and process bottlenecks, recommend improvements, and support maintenance of procedures and P2P training modules.
• Maintain transaction records and supporting documentation and support audit information requests.
• Prepare monthly tracking reports covering PR/PO status, balances, aging items, and outstanding issues.
• Identify potential duplicate requests or POs and elevate for review.

Skills

Procurement experience

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Excel

Job description

Procurement Operations Specialist, Pipeline (Contractor)

Somerset, New Jersey, United States

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist, Pipeline (Contractor) as part of the Procurement team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

The Procurement Operations Specialist (Pipeline) role serves as first-line “procure-to-pay” (P2P) support for her/his supported business function, supporting and escalating Procurement-related payment, contracting, policy and approval-related issues to Functions/Stakeholders as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive/validate order information from Procurement/business function in order to facilitate creation of purchase requisitions PR
  • When applicable, notify Procurement of planned contracts (for example, work orders or change orders)
• Confirm following:
  • Budget availability; contract status (if applicable); applicable cost center; GL account; other relevant information
• Create (or revise, as applicable) PR, confirm PR creation with Procurement and stakeholder
• Track PR approval flow
• Relay PO# to Procurement and stakeholder once created
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable invoices; create/distribute service entry sheets (SES)
• Confirm services satisfactorily completed with stakeholder in writing
• PR/PO/invoice/SES troubleshooting & dispute resolution
• Confirm new suppliers created in S4
• Identify recurring errors and process bottlenecks, recommend improvements, and support maintenance of procedures and P2P training modules.
• Maintain transaction records and supporting documentation and support audit information requests.
• Prepare monthly tracking reports covering PR/PO status, balances, aging items, and outstanding issues.
• Identify potential duplicate requests or POs and elevate for review.
• The role makes routine transactional decisions within approved procedures, assigned system access, and delegated authority. It identifies missing information, follows up on requests, and escalates exceptions to the appropriate process owner. Budget approvals, contractual commitments, policy exceptions, and payment authorization remain with the designated authorized owners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• 1 – 3 years related Procurement or Supply chain experience in a similar role
• Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Ability to manage multiple requests, prioritize competing deadlines, maintain accurate records, and collaborate across business functions.
• Extensive experience using SAP and Ariba modules
• Advanced Proficiency of Excel- Pivot tables, macros, etc.

Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations, we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process, and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair, transparent, and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.

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As set forth in Legend Biotech US’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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