Senior Buyer

Umoja Biopharma; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative biotech start-up is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their dynamic Procurement team. This role is crucial for managing purchasing activities at the Colorado Manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance and fostering relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bringing strong negotiation skills and a detail-oriented mindset. As part of a diverse team, you will contribute to groundbreaking cancer treatment advancements while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan with Match

Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Cell Phone Stipend

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience in a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of ordering procedures and production planning.
• Experience leading projects and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests and place orders accurately.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and suppliers for raw material supply.
• Manage supplier performance and track KPIs.

Skills

Purchasing Experience

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Coupa Procurement System

SAP S/4 HANA

Job description

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Umoja Biopharma is a game-changing biotech start-up with locations in Seattle, WA and Louisville, CO, focused on transforming the treatment of cancer with a novel integrated immunotherapy platform. Our vision is to develop off-the-shelf therapies capable of treating any tumor, any time. We are a diverse and growing team working in brand-new facilities in downtown Seattle, Washington, and Louisville, Colorado, and we are looking for innovative thinkers who are excited by groundbreaking science and technology, and passionate about squaring up to the challenges inherent to cutting edge drug development.We are committed to the principles of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and strongly invite applications from enthusiastic individuals who share our commitment and help position Umoja as a leader in this front.

We at Umoja believe in the importance of stories; we are looking for great people to join our team to help us create more stories for ourselves, for you, and most importantly for patients and their families.

Umoja Biopharma – Your Body. Your Hope. Your Cure.

Position Summary

Umoja Biopharma is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our fast-paced Procurement department. This position will be responsible for buying for the entire Colorado Manufacturing facility. The Senior Buyer will work closely with Supply Chain, Process Sciences, Lab Ops, Manufacturing, Quality, and the Warehouse teams. This position will require a high level of accuracy, compliance and planning as our company continues to build and grow. We are looking for a self-starter who brings their excellent communication skills and ability to flex and pivot in an ever-changing start-up environment.

Core Accountabilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Review purchase requests for accuracy and place orders
• Onboard new suppliers when appropriate
• Track order progress and engage with suppliers for any order problems
• Assist the Accounting department with reconciling discrepant invoices
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, LabOps, and suppliers to forecast and plan raw material supply
• Ensure all new GMP material requests are accurate
• Follow current SOPs and quality compliance guidelines for all GMP orders
• Assist Quality on identifying, vetting, and verifying new GMP suppliers and manufacturing sites
• Support Corrective Action Requests as necessary
• Maintain positive working relationship with key suppliers, communicating the business’s priorities, production changes, and corresponding material and service requirements
• Manage supplier performance and track KPIs as required by Leadership
• Engage with key business stakeholders to understand their unique needs
• Be a champion for policy, process, and compliance by using written documents as a guiding light for all GMP-related procurement activities
• Support a manual material and inventory tracking system as we transition to an electronic/automated ERP system
• Assist the Procurement Team with ad hoc requests or projects
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• A bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of purchasing experience or a high school diploma with 7+ years of purchasing experience in a similar industry
• Working knowledge of ordering procedures, production planning, inventory replenishment methods, MRP, and ERP systems
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Experience using Coupa’s procurement systems
• Detail oriented with the ability to identify and solve complex problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience negotiating preferable pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers
• Drive to connect with business stakeholders on a regular basis
• Confidence to ask questions to gain understanding, clarity and insight in a novel, ever-changing environment
• High level of efficiency and sense of urgency
• Experience leading projects and working independently
• Ability to work well on a team
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience with SAP S/4 HANA
• Experience working in a start-up environment
• Biotech or healthcare experience
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment, cGMP preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements

• This position is required to be performed onsite at least 4 days a week in Louisville, CO
  
  

Salary Range: $99,960 - $123,480

Benefits Offerings

Umoja Biopharma offers its employees competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Additionally, we offer Umojians access to a 401k plan through Fidelity, with a 100% match up to their first 4% deferral. Umoja also provides a generous Paid Time Off policy, employee commuter benefits, and cell phone stipend. For a full breakdown of our benefits offerings, please see the Benefits section of our website.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

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