Job Summary
Responsible for procurement and negotiation of materials at Transpire Bio. Maintain overall plan and strategy for ensuring timely materials replenishment required to support the R&D, clinical, and eventual commercial demand.
Essential Functions
- Managing complex procurement projects across a wide range of procurement areas including responsibility for the strategic suppliers’ performance
- Establishing and developing procurement frameworks and processes including end-2-end contracting strategies through complete contracts lifecycle tracking and supplier performance management
- Solving complex challenges through analysis and based on accurate identification of underlying factors/causes generate awareness of the impact of the proposed solutions outside the immediate area of responsibility
- Negotiates terms and conditions for the acquisition of cGMP and non-GMP materials and equipment
- Create and revise corporate procurement policies and procedures
- Manage contracts, and organize & maintain a database of all company vendors across global offices
- Partner with Supply Chain Team to implement an efficient product supply replenishment strategy.
- Work with finance, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing team to find best vendors and distributors.
- Develop and implement a strategy to manage inventory to target levels.
- Participate in the development, revision and accuracy of production plans.
- Determine key KPIs, track KPI progress, and report KPI results.
- Understand the end-to-end supply chain, capacities, lead times & bottlenecks to ensure an efficient plan.
- Lead or participate in planning improvement projects.
- Communicate with vendors regarding specs, prioritization, shipping discrepancies, etc.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Perform all tasks in compliance with cGMP guidelines.
- Build and maintain great relationships with 3rd parties and internal stakeholders.
- Identify purchasing bottlenecks and implement solutions in a timely manner.
- Create and/or update area standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations in consultation with Finance, Manufacturing, Facilities and Quality Assurance.
Additional Responsibilities
- Skilled in developing strategies that take into consideration the time horizon, GMP’s, and need for both immediate savings and long-term sustainability and growth
- Skilled in planning for and leading workshops with multi-disciplinary, regional, and level teams
- Skilled in developing relationships at the executive level and be particularly strong at making compelling cases for change
- Superior communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with strong influencing and persuasive talents
- Ability to form and lead cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of end-to-end due diligence processes
- Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
- Strong knowledge of MS-Office software and PC Skills required.
- Good technical writing skills.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, planning and organization skills.
- Ability to work independently, including making sound decisions and managing priorities that are in alignment with site and company directives.
- Ability to work within a team-oriented environment.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or similar
Work Experience
- 8+ years of previous experience in a Procurement capacity
- 4+ years of supply chain management experience
- Prefer new facility start-up experience / implementing ERP system
- Must have GMP Supply Chain Experience
Skills And Abilities
- Time management, organization and planning skills, multi-tasking and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment are required.
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, while meeting deadlines for assigned projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively as part of a team in a respectful manner.
- Ability to work independently, self-starter.
- Good problem-solving skills and analytical ability.
Specialized Knowledge
- ERP, MRP, and Advanced Planning tool experience
- Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good time-management skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence
- Effective working with cross-functional teams
- Highly computer literate (in MS Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)