Staff Procurement Specialist

Maravai LifeSciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA/FSA options

RSU grants

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a Staff Procurement Specialist to support planning, procurement of products, materials, and services. You will manage scheduling, forecast needs, and maintain crucial ERP configurations to meet Alphazyme’s evolving business needs, while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in procurement, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in budgeting and KPI-driven supply chain environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in planning/procurement in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite) and MS Office.
• Experience with budgets, production scheduling and procurement.
• CPIM/APICS certification a plus.
• Familiarity with 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Procure products, materials, and services to support operations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and propose vendor alternatives.
• Track orders, maintain records, and verify receipts.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
• Configure NetSuite ERP for efficiency and processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement with needs.
• Monitor procurement expenses and report insights to management.
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality, and safety standards.

Skills

Procurement planning

Vendor management

Cross-functional coordination

ERP/MRP experience

NetSuite

MS Office

Budget management

Production scheduling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain/procurement or life sciences

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who we are:

Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.

Who we are:

Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.

At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai’s portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.

Your next role as a Miracle Maker

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our purchasing team as a Staff Procurement Specialist. The Staff Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in supporting supply chain operations, through managing the planning and procurement of products, materials, and services. This individual will be supporting planning, forecasting, finite scheduling, and schedule adherence to meet long term growth and profitability targets. This position will develop and execute procurement strategies that optimize costs while ensuring adequate supply levels to meet Alphazyme’s evolving business needs, as well as develop and maintain crucial configurations with Alphazyme’s ERP system. Key responsibilities include vendor management, systems management, purchase order processing, and cross‑functional collaboration to maintain seamless operations. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of analyzing, organizing, and implementing procurement strategies, along with strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and clients.

How you will make an impact

• Procure products, materials, and services to support business operations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and communicate vendor alternatives.
• Track purchase history, manage orders, and maintain accurate records.
• Verify order receipts, process purchase requisitions, and ensure documentation.
• Build and manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and optimize costs.
• Maintain and optimize configuration of NetSuite ERP for increased efficiency and streamlined workflows.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement with business needs.
• Schedule and coordinate service procurement with impacted departments.
• Monitor procurement expenses and report key insights to management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality, and safety standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for the department and organization.
• Participate in collaborative culture of Production planning to build structure and processes across business units
• Responsible for ensuring daily raw materials and finished goods needs are known and secured through collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Logistics/Warehouse
• Provide guidance and trending information to buyers to optimize stock position of raw materials
• Participate in the development of a high performing culture focused on critical KPI’s such as Revenue, On-Time Delivery, Schedule Adherence, and Quality/First-Time Pass
• Review and plan requirements for acceptable inventory, find and evaluate raw material supply sources, coordinate procurement efforts, and determine the level of need for the procured items
• Monitor and adjust daily, weekly, and monthly schedules based on production and sales performance
• Analyze work order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements
• Manage daily quality checks to the supply/demand processes
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned

The skills and experience that you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain/procurement, life sciences, or a related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience in planning and procurement/purchasing in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, such as NetSuite and Microsoft Office products required
• Experience in industry procedures, costs, and terms
• Experience with compiling and following strict budgets
• Experience scheduling both non-recurring and recurring production needs
• CPIM/APICS certification a plus
• Experience with 21 CFR 820, ICH Q7, ISO 9001, and/or ISO 13485 requirements a plus
• Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat and lift up to 30 pounds
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker

• You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
• You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
• We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
• Fertility & family planning assistance.
• A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
• Retirement contributions.
• Holidays & Paid Time Off.

Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/.

Maravai LifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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