Senior Biotech Purchasing & Planning Manager

Abzena Inc.; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abzena is seeking a Purchasing & Planning Manager in Virginia to lead the site demand plan and mentor buyers and planners in a strict cGMP environment. You will balance operational demand, supplier capability, inventory strategy, and site priorities while ensuring supply continuity and regulatory compliance.

You will manage complex demand profiles across Process Development, Tech Transfer, Validation, and clinical/commercial manufacturing, coordinating with Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, Finance,

Qualifications

• BA/BS or MA/MS in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in demand planning, purchasing, or supply chain roles, preferably in a cGMP environment.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret demand, inventory, and supplier performance data.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., IFS or comparable) and planning tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate across multiple functions.
• High attention to detail and documentation discipline to support compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and urgency in resolving supply issues

Responsibilities

• Material Planning: Translate demand forecasts into material requirements plans (MRP), ensuring quantities, timing, safety stock, and lead-time assumptions.
• Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with Quality and Supply Chain to support supplier delivery, qualification, performance monitoring, and issue resolution. Proactively manage risk with critical materials.
• Demand Forecasting: Develop, publish, and maintain forecasts supporting Process Development, Tech Transfer, Validation, and commercial/clinical manufacturing activities.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels to balance service, cash, and risk; identify mitigation plans for excess, obsolete, or at-risk material.
• Data Integrity: Maintain accurate planning and purchasing data within ERP systems to support reliable execution.
• Leadership: Liaise between supply planning, procurement, manufacturing, and program teams; align with site cadence and communicate demand changes.
• Performance Management: Define and monitor KPIs such as material readiness and on-time delivery; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Material Planning

Demand Forecasting

Supplier Coordination

Leadership

Data Integrity

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BA/BS or MA/MS in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

IFS or comparable ERP

Planning tools

Job description

Abzena is seeking a Purchasing & Planning Manager in Virginia to lead the site demand plan and mentor buyers and planners in a strict cGMP environment. You will balance operational demand, supplier capability, inventory strategy, and site priorities while ensuring supply continuity and regulatory compliance.

You will manage complex demand profiles across Process Development, Tech Transfer, Validation, and clinical/commercial manufacturing, coordinating with Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, Finance,