Celltrion Inc · 2 days ago
Procurement Associate
Branchburg, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$64K/yr - $137K/yr
3+ years expCelltrion Inc is a leading company in the biotech industry, and they are seeking a Procurement Associate to manage the acquisition of direct materials and supplier management. The role involves driving compliance with corporate policies, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various departments to ensure business needs are met.
Health CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers that meet the business needs
Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts for MRP purchases
Prepare and maintain SAP data and activities including but not limited to Purchasing info records, assigning source list, supplier change notifications etc
Coordinates with site functional departments to develop planning forecasts for requirements, as needed
Analyze supply base, reduce risk, and optimize the total cost; identify opportunities and deliver savings using E-auctions or similar tools available
Leverage global purchases and contracts to ensure Celltrion Branchburg, LLC operates in efficient manner
Perform spend analysis across the category for the site and leverage the data to Improve purchasing efficiencies
Ensure legal, quality, health & safety, ethical and environmental standards are maintained and developed
Think out of the box to evaluate and implement continuous and competitive improvement projects
Lead supplier interactions in pricing and contract negotiation such as CDA’s MSA’s, contract development/management
Lead the supplier investigations, complaints, support returns process through collaboration with suppliers and/or internal cross functional teams
Support buyers in resolution of GR/IR discrepancies
Support site on VMI, Vendor Managed Inventory requirements. Working with supplier, monitoring materials, understanding materials of concern, and including internal cost centers associated utilizing VMI
Author, review and approve change controls, deviations, standard Operating Procedures, and material specifications, as needed
Consultation and collaboration with SMEs and other areas that impact sourcing across the site and with global category managers
Interact with other departments (finance, supply chain, TSMS, Quality, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure business needs are being met
Serve as a resource within the Celltrion Branchburg, LLC site for all areas requiring information regarding third party suppliers
Serve as a resource within the Celltrion Branchburg, LLC site for Master Data input to Purchasing Information records and source assignment within SAP
Qualification
Required
3+ years Procurement experience, preferably in the Biotech or Pharmaceutical Industry
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, required
Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize projects without compromising the quality of work
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, facilitation, and influencing skills
Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills; able to develop effective teamwork between team members with diverse interpersonal styles
Pharmaceutical market and regulations, cGMP manufacturing and overall manufacturing business acumen
Strong critical thinking skills: able to anticipate and recognize problems, diagnose root causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence within the team
Understanding of cost factors and total cost of ownership concepts with ability to identify and attain cost reduction/avoidance/improvement opportunities
Be self-motivated, confident, and self-directed personality while able to work independently as well as in team environment
Preferred
Experience preferably in direct materials cGMP Manufacturing procurement in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
Professional certification/license: ISM, APICS, CPM or CPSM preferred
Benefits
Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and additional leave)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
A company-matched retirement savings plan
Wellness programs
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Company
Celltrion Inc
Celltrion is a leading biopharmaceutical company that specializes in research, development and manufacturing of innovative therapeutics.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-08-17Acquired
2017-07-28IPO
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