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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.\nJob Title: Senior Procurement Lead, Direct Materials\nLocation: Piscataway, NJ (4 Days onsite with remote flexibility on Fridays)\nReports to: Senior Procurement Manager\nCompensation: The estimated salary range is $100,000 - $120,000, based on experience. \nJob Overview: \nThe role is responsible for leading the direct procurement team, managing end-to-end sourcing and procurement of direct materials and consumables to support production. Key duties include ensuring daily operations meet SLA and KPI targets, overseeing material planning for critical items, and driving strategic sourcing initiatives. The candidate will manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and identify cost-saving opportunities through category management and market analysis. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure supply continuity, compliance with quality and regulatory standards, and readiness for audit requirements.\nThe ideal candidate is able to thrive in a high-volume and fast-paced environment, and has managed projects and initiatives from end to end. \nJob Responsibilities: \nSupervise the direct procurement team to ensure smooth daily operations and compliance with SLA and KPI targets, and effectively manage team performance.\nOversee material planning for Green Channel item replenishment to meet inventory KPIs while ensuring continuity of supply.\nLead strategic sourcing and manage the procurement process for direct materials and consumables used in production, ensuring alignment with cost objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.\nDevelop alternative vendors for critical materials and components to ensure supply continuity and mitigate supply chain risks.\nConduct category management to identify cost-saving opportunities through vendor consolidation and the use of alternative materials or components.\nLeverage negotiation, analytical, and market research skills to drive value through cost reduction initiatives. Track and report KPIs related to cost savings, cost avoidance, on-time delivery (OTD), and efficiency improvements.\nExecute vendor management by building supplier profiles, conducting regular business reviews, and securing both short- and long-term pricing contracts and Master Supply Agreements (MSAs).\nServe as the primary point of contact for negotiating and executing contracts and agreements in coordination with the legal team.\nCollaborate closely with production team to provide effective procurement support by understanding production processes, tracking changes in material consumption, and proactively addressing critical issues with urgency.\nMaintain active communication with suppliers of critical materials to stay updated on market conditions, ensure timely deliveries, and identify potential risks and opportunities.\nWork cross-functionally with quality, finance, and other departments to ensure procurement processes remain compliant with company policies and regulatory standards.\nRespond to internal and external audit challenges by providing complete and accurate procurement documentation and justifications.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, Biology and Chemistry, or other related fields.\n5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or planning of direct materials, preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical industries\nDemonstrated leadership through previous experience in people management or project management\nStrong negotiation, analytical, and communication skill.\nGood knowledge of materials used in biotech/pharma production, including raw materials, consumables and packing materials.\nAbility to effectively communicate complex situations and demonstrate agility in identifying opportunities for cost reduction and problem-solving.\nProficiency in ERP systems of SAP and S2P is a plus\nBenefits:\nBenefits include 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, and a 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; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.\nGenScript 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. 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