Procurement Specialist

GenScript/ProBio; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Life and AD&D insurance

Commuter benefits

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

GenScript/ProBio, based in Pennington, New Jersey, is seeking a procurement specialist to manage procurement needs and maintain vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong contract management skills and contribute to a collaborative work environment while ensuring compliance with procedures.

Qualifications include a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and robust knowledge in supply chain management. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with matching, and various leave policies, reinforcing our commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and procurement cycle.
• Ability to work independently and in multi-cultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement needs and maintain vendor communication.
• Responsible for CAPEX & facility maintenance service procurement.
• Implement negotiations and contracts to optimize terms and mitigate risks.

Skills

Contract management and negotiation

Project and change management

Supply chain and procurement knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/SAP system

Job description

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.

About ProBio:

ProBio, a subsidiary of GenScript, is a global CDMO offering end-to-end services from discovery to GMP for plasmids, antibodies, and cell & gene therapies. We bring together multidisciplinary expertise to accelerate development and manufacturing through customized, and comprehensive services. ProBio has established companies in the United States, the Netherlands, South Korea, and China (Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Nanjing) and other regions to serve global customers, and has helped customers in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific and other regions obtain more than 150 IND approvals since October 2017.

Job Scope:

The position will report to the Head of US Site Operations Department and requires close collaboration with production teams and cross-functional departments to address procurement needs, while maintaining communication with vendors to manage risks and opportunities. The role also includes managing compliance, audits, and providing necessary documentation.

• Responsible for CAPEX & facility maintenance service procurement.
• Responsible for general procurement/purchasing and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Internal/External customer focus to address issues and collaborate on assigned projects.
• Implement negotiations and contracts, collaborating with the relevant partners to optimize terms, cost and deliverables, ensuring the quality of service/goods, and mitigating risks.
• Maintain relationships with key functional managers and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge.
• Responsible for MSA, annual contract, and bid management.
• Comply with global procure‑to‑pay standard operating procedures, policies and file system.
• Review supplier performance against contracted obligations, service levels and business requirements.
• Maintain material code and other configuration in ERP/SAP, S2P programs and others.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required for this position.
• Knowledge and understanding of overall supply chain and procurement cycle.
• Strong contract management and negotiation skills.
• Strong project and change management capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to expertly present sophisticated information.
• Ability to work independently with continuous performance integrity within a continuous improvement working environment.
• Excellent computer skills with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and familiar with ERP/SAP system.
• Experience in working with multi‑cultural teams.

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.

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.

GenScript/ProBio will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/ProBio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.