Legend Biotech · 2 days ago
Senior Procurement Contract Specialist
Somerset, NJ
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $123K/yr
5+ years expLegend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating life-threatening diseases. They are seeking a Senior Procurement Contract Specialist to support the contracting process across multiple categories, ensuring compliance, managing risks, and overseeing contract administration.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Lead or support negotiations across various Procurement categories, including pricing, payment structure, and other business-related terms and conditions with external parties (vendors, clients, partners) to achieve favorable outcomes and secure mutually beneficial agreements
Ensure assigned contracts adhere to internal company policies. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure contract terms are reflected in Legend’s ERP system
Oversee contract execution and monitor performance to ensure all parties meet their respective contractual obligations and deadlines. This may include tracking deliverables, expenditures, and renewals/expirations
For assigned contracts, serve as the primary liaison between the Procurement organization, external parties, and internal departments to address contract-related inquiries and issues
Partner with Legend’s Legal Department to maintain an organized, centralized system or database for all contract documentation, records, and reports
Manage contract change orders, amendments, and extensions, and work to resolve any disputes that may arise during the contract period
Authority to make decisions related to contractual outcomes, in alignment with Procurement leadership, Legend’s Legal Department, and the relevant business function
Senior leadership approval is required for higher-value contracts, including those involving significant budget allocations, strategic shifts, or major collaborations with substantial financial or long-term implications
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree or higher in fields such as Business Administration, Law, or Finance or a related discipline
A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in Sourcing/Procurement, Supply Chain or similar within the FMCG or pharmaceutical industries
A strong working knowledge of contract law, legal terminology, and Procurement best practices required
Proficiency in MS Office required
Preferred
Experience within an ERP (ie: SAP)
Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management platform
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one
Equity and stock options are available to employees in eligible roles
Eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment
Paid time off policy that includes 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal assistance
Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Commuter benefits
Family planning and care resources
Well-being initiatives
Peer-to-peer recognition programs
Company
Legend Biotech
Legend Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes novel cell therapies for oncology.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (11)
2023 (14)
2022 (7)
2021 (6)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750.45M2023-05-05Post Ipo Equity· $350M
2022-07-25Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2020-06-05IPO
Leadership Team
Carlos Santos
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Bash
President, CARVYKTI
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