Specialist / Senior Procurement Specialist
Core
Run the buying desk for an AI-driven R&D organization, owning the requisition-to-purchase-order execution end-to-end and managing vendor onboarding.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (hands-on IC)
Builds
Efficient, real-time ordering processes and a clean vendor master for scientific research teams.
Domain
Biotech/Pharma research and development supply chain
Required skills
Procurement operations, vendor onboarding, procurement platforms (Coupa/Ariba/Jaggaer), queue sequencing, order accuracy, budget coding, supplier issue resolution
Preferred skills
Materials planning, biotech/pharma/startup experience, CRO/CDMO/lab operations, scientific materials sourcing, CPSM/CPM/CSCP certification
Technologies
Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer
Responsibilities
Execute requisition-to-purchase-order workflow, sequence daily purchase queue by impact, manage supplier onboarding/offboarding, resolve supplier delivery and quality issues, partner with FP&A on budget checks and accruals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC