US Procurement Lead (Sr. Manager)

Legend Biotech USA; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Well-being initiatives

Peer recognition programs

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager (US Lead) in Piscataway, NJ. The role focuses on cost control, vendor management, and procurement efficiency, supervising a team of six Purchasing Specialists and collaborating with the Director of US Site Operations.

Responsibilities include steering purchasing for services, CapEx and materials, negotiating prices, and ensuring on-time delivery while improving processes and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• BS degree with major in Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Purchasing, Operations or Supply Chain in a pharmaceutical or CRO environment.
• Mastery of SAP/S2P purchasing system; experience implementing an S2P system preferred.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation and communication skills.
• Leadership and strong sense of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Purchase services, CapEx and materials for the company.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute procurement plans.
• Handle daily purchasing tasks: price negotiation, contracts, orders, on-time delivery.
• Resolve major supplier issues related to delivery, price, or quality.
• Manage supplier performance and optimize supplier base to meet business needs.
• Develop and improve purchasing processes and guidelines.
• Implement purchasing control policy and user guidelines.
• Coach and motivate team members.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication skills

Project management

Education

BS degree in Supply Chain, Business or related

Tools

SAP/S2P

Job description

About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Senior Procurement Manager (US Lead)

Reports to: Director of US Site Operations

Location: Piscataway, NJ (Onsite 4 Days with remote flexibility on Fridays).

Compensation: The estimated salary range is $150,000 - $160,000, based on experience.

Job Overview

GenScript, a leading biology research company in rapid expansion phase, is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager. The role focuses on designing strategies for optimal cost control, enhancing vendor management, achieving significant cost savings, and improving procurement sourcing and efficiency. Responsibilities include delivering insights to the executive team, standardizing business methodologies, evaluating procurement processes, and identifying improvement areas. The ideal candidate is able to thrive in a high-volume and fast-paced environment, and has managed a multitude of projects and initiatives. This role will supervise a team of 6 Purchasing Specialists.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for service, CapEx and material purchasing for Company;
• Form, lead and facilitate cross-functional teams as applicable to execute the procurement process and plans;
• Fulfill daily purchasing task including price negotiation, contact signing, order fulfillment and on-time delivery management;
• Solve major issues with suppliers in terms of delivery delays, negotiated price, quality made by supplier;
• Manage supplier performance, maintain good relation with key suppliers, continue to optimize supplier base to meet business needs;
• Continuously develop and improve processes in purchasing including processes, work instructions etc.;
• Responsible for implementation of purchasing control policy, working instructions and guidelines for users on how to deploy it;
• Responsible for coaching team members and take necessary actions to motivate team members.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

BS degree with majoring in Supply Chain, Business or related. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Purchasing, Operations or Supply Chain background, in a pharmaceutical or CRO environment, or equivalent. Mastery of purchasing system SAP/S2P, experience with implementing an S2P system is preferred. Excellent organizational, negotiation and communication skills. Leadership, high sense of responsibility, self-disciplined and motivated.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment.
• Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.