Sr. Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

BioNJ Inc.; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Legend Biotech is seeking a Sr. Sourcing & Procurement Specialist to support the Raritan, NJ site and broader U.S. business units.

You will drive sourcing, supplier onboarding, contract workflows, and spend analysis, ensuring compliant purchasing and optimal value. The role demands 3–4 years in procurement within regulated environments, SAP/S4HANA experience, and proficiency in MS Office with Power BI as a plus. AI tool awareness and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 3–4 years of relevant sourcing/procurement experience; GMP/pharma/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with SAP/S/4HANA transactions and PR/PO lifecycle.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Power BI a plus.
• Ability to learn new systems and AI tools, with responsible use.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sourcing, vendor selection, market analysis, benchmarking to optimize price without compromising quality or supply.
• Support business units in developing requirements and scopes for sourcing; monitor supplier performance against POs.
• Handle procurement operations: requisitions, POs, open orders, invoicing, and vendor documentation.
• Maintain supplier records, onboarding, due diligence, and data in SAP.
• Support contract workflow, commercial terms review, and compliance monitoring.
• Collaborate with Finance, AP, suppliers, and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Contribute to spend analysis, procurement reports, and SOPs.

Skills

Sourcing expertise

Procurement

Supplier onboarding

Contract negotiation

Market analysis

Spend analysis

Procurement reporting

Stakeholder management

AI tools awareness

Excel / MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or Business

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

PR/PO lifecycle

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Legend Biotech is seeking a Sr. Sourcing & Procurement Specialist as part of the Manufacturing & Supply team based in Raritan, NJ.

Role Overview

The Senior Sourcing & Procurement Specialist supports procurement activities across Legend Biotech's U.S. business units, with primary support for the Raritan, NJ site. This role supports timely and compliant purchasing execution, supplier onboarding, commercial review, contract workflow support, and resolution of purchasing-related issues in alignment with company policies and procedures.

The position contributes to operational efficiency, cost management, audit readiness, supplier performance, and assurance of supply through PR/PO support, supplier record maintenance, market analysis, and contract compliance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with sourcing, vendor selection, supplier market analysis, benchmarking, and commercial evaluation to optimize purchase price while balancing quality, service, and assurance of supply.
• Support business unit representatives in developing requirements and scopes of work for sourcing initiatives and monitor supplier execution against scopes of work and purchase orders.
• Support purchasing operations, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, open order listings, uninvoiced receipt amounts, vendor documentation, statements, and purchasing records.
• Support supplier record maintenance, including coordination of W-9, ACH, qualification assessments, onboarding and due diligence documentation, and supplier master data updates in S/4 HANA (SAP).
• Support commercial terms review, contract negotiation activities, contract workflow, and contract compliance monitoring in alignment with procurement and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounts Payable, suppliers, and business stakeholders to resolve purchasing-related issues and improve procurement process efficiency.
• Contribute to spend analysis, procurement reports, performance metrics, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and leadership status updates.
• This role works independently on assigned procurement activities, prioritizes daily workload, follows established procurement policies and procedures, and resolves routine purchasing and supplier-related issues with limited oversight. The role may make recommendations related to sourcing support, supplier documentation, purchasing records, order follow-up, and issue resolution. Supplier awards, contract execution, commercial commitments, budget impacts, exceptions to policy, and material changes to scope, price, or terms require appropriate management, business owner, Legal, Finance, or compliance approval as applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant sourcing or procurement experience required. Experience supporting procurement operations in a regulated, GMP, pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing environment preferred. Prior exposure to procurement operations, finance, accounting principles, supplier onboarding, due diligence, contract workflow support, and stakeholder management is highly desirable.
• Procurement systems and reporting tools, including SAP/S/4 HANA transactions and PR/PO lifecycle support.
• Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio; Power BI experience is a plus.
• Ability to quickly learn and adopt new systems, workflows, and technology-enabled procurement processes.
• Possesses a working knowledge of AI technologies and approved AI tools, applies them responsibly to enhance productivity and decision-making, exercises appropriate human oversight of AI-generated outputs, and complies with organizational policies governing AI use.
• Language(s): English Required.

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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.

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

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

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.

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