Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

Strive Pharmaceuticals Inc.; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive Pharmaceuticals Inc. seeks a procurement specialist to manage the acquisition of goods, services, and raw materials essential to daily operations and strategic goals.

You will lead supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, order management, and ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and corporate standards, while mitigating supply risks and maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, economics, finance, or engineering.
• Strong analytical thinking, negotiation, and communication skills; ERP/procurement software experience (SAP, Deltek).
• Optional CPP, CPPM, CPPB certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Sourcing: Research, identify, and evaluate potential vendors based on pricing, quality, reliability, and financial stability.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead bidding processes (RFQs/RFPs) and negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Order Management & Tracking: Issue purchase orders, monitor shipments, reconcile invoices and receipts (3-way matching).
• Quality & Compliance Control: Ensure goods meet specs and comply with regulations.
• Inventory & Risk Planning: Analyze MRP data to prevent stockouts and manage disruptions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, economics, finance, or engineering

Tools

SAP

Deltek

Job description

Strive Pharmaceuticals Inc. seeks a procurement specialist to manage the acquisition of goods, services, and raw materials essential to daily operations and strategic goals.

You will lead supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, order management, and ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and corporate standards, while mitigating supply risks and maintaining optimal inventory levels.