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Our RNA medicines platform, PRISM, combines multiple modalities, chemistry innovation and deep insights in human genetics to deliver scientific breakthroughs that treat both rare and prevalent disorders. Our toolkit of RNA-targeting modalities including RNAi silencing and RNA editing provides us with unmatched capabilities for designing and sustainably delivering candidates that optimally address disease biology. Our diversified pipeline is focused on our obesity, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and PNPLA3 I148M liver disease programs and includes clinical programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Huntington’s disease, as well as several preclinical programs utilizing our versatile RNA medicines platform. Driven by the calling to “Reimagine Possible”, we are leading the charge toward a world in which human potential is no longer hindered by the burden of disease.\nDescription\nThe Buyer II purchases complex, high-value materials, equipment, and supplies while managing purchasing activities such as pricing, order tracking, and delivery status to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures. This role will proactively address issues and take appropriate action to ensure the on-time delivery of materials. Additionally, the Buyer II negotiates with key suppliers to secure competitive pricing, optimize service levels, and identify process improvements that ensure continuity of supply. To further mitigate risk and strengthen sourcing strategies, the Buyer reviews bids and proposals, analyzes market trends, and identifies potential alternative sources of supply. This person in this role will monitor supplier performance through key metrics, including quality, on-time delivery, and lead times, and will partner with suppliers to drive continuous improvement. This role is expected to be on site 4x/week at our Lexington, MA office.\nExperience\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline is required\nA minimum of 2 years of procurement experience in complicated Supply Chain structures\nExperience with Quality and ERP systems\nExperience using MS applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project)\nPrevious experience working in the pharmaceutical or medical products industry\nResponsibilities\nCreate purchase orders and execute requisitions based on MRP signals and business requirements\nMaintain accurate purchase order and release schedules to support uninterrupted supply\nEnsure timely and cost-effective procurement and delivery of materials\nOversee and manage min-max inventory requirements for cGMP raw materials\nAnalyze material usage and inventory data to assess potential impacts on supply and production\nManage purchasing and usage unit of measure conversions (Buy vs. Use)\nReview monthly scrap reports and adjust raw material requirements accordingly\nCollaborate closely with the Planning department to provide forecasts and communicate material requirements to suppliers\nMaintain a thorough understanding of production schedules and material demand\nDevelop and manage strategic relationships with suppliers to support business objectives\nRegularly review purchase order reports and proactively address changes that could impact production schedules\nReview supplier open-order reports and lead weekly or bi-weekly supplier meetings to ensure alignment of priorities and deliveries\nProvide critical supply information and risk assessments to internal stakeholders during supply disruptions\nPartner with Logistics and suppliers to resolve purchase order and shipment-related issues\nSupport the annual standard cost review process\nManage raw material failure investigations, including blocked inventory and Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) processes\nSupport supplier and part number onboarding activities by providing information required for new supplier and material setup\nNegotiate pricing, lead times, and service levels with suppliers\nEstablish purchasing units of measure and pricing for new part number creation\nMonitor and control freight and supplier expedite costs while partnering with suppliers to ensure the consistent use of Wave-preferred carriers\nPartner with Finance to resolve purchase price variances, pricing discrepancies, and goods receipt issues\nSupport Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives, including KPI development, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts\nInitiate and manage quality system activities in support of cGMP requirements\nRepresent Procurement in Supplier Change Notification meetings and assess potential supply chain impacts\nKey Skills\nAn understanding of supplier management, inventory management, supply chain, and procurement\nFamiliarity with a cGMP environment\nEffective communication skills\nAbility to work independently\nA collaborator with a tremendous positive and professional attitude who is willing and eager to learn\nExcellent organizational and time management skills\nAbility to build partnerships across the organization and with suppliers\nStrong analytical and critical thinking skills with robust diligence\nWillingness and the ability to learn new technical skills and information quickly\nAbility to manage and multi-task in a challenging environment\nPlanning experience is preferred\nPay Range Disclosure Statement\n$85,000—$116,000 USD\nThe range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the annual base salary pay range for this position at the time of posting. Actual annual base salary will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, qualifications, position criticality, and internal equity. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and discretionary stock-based long-term incentives. In addition to compensation, Wave offers a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical and financial health and overall well-being. These include, but are not limited to, company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability insurances, generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), 401K participation with matching contributions, and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Wave Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wave Life Sciences complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\nWave Life Sciences expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Wave Life Sciences’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.\nWe value our relationships with professional recruitment firms. To protect the interests of all parties, and given the large volume of inquiries received from third-party placement agencies, we are not able to respond to all agency inquiries. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates for current or future positions. Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of a signed agreement between our company and a placement agency does not create an implied obligation and, if an unsolicited candidate represented by a placement agency is hired, we are not obligated to pay a fee. Only approved recruitment firms will be allowed to provide services to Wave Life Sciences, USA.\nData Privacy and Your Information\nBy submitting your information in applying for a position at Wave (or lawfully on behalf of a candidate as an approved recruiter), you represent that the information you submit (including your name, phone number, email address, address, and resume/CV/work history) is true and accurate, you have the right to share it, and that no part of the Information violates or infringes the rights of any third parties. If you submit information lawfully on behalf of another applicant as an approved recruiter, you confirm that you have the right to so submit. You grant Wave permission to use your information to contact you in connection with this or another position, for interviews, scheduling purposes, travel arrangements, or follow up after a decision on the role has been made.\nWave Life Sciences is committed to respecting your privacy. We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Any Personal Information you share with us will be used for business purposes, such as communication with you, and handled in accordance with Wave’s Privacy Policy, Notice, Statements, and Additional Information. Wave collects, evaluates and retains candidate data for the legitimate interest of selecting a candidate for employment or contract purposes. Such data will be kept for no longer than necessary to carry out those purposes, unless you consent for your information to be retained up to an additional three (3) years for consideration for future opportunities at Wave. Any requests related to your Personal Information may be electronically submitted to Wave’s Data Protection Officer at https://wavelifesciences.com/privacy/.\nIf you choose to share your demographic background (such as race, gender or sex, national origin, age, disability or veterinary status) by completing the optional survey, your responses will be combined with the answers from other applicants in an aggregated and anonymized form which may be used for equal employment opportunity reporting, diversity and inclusion analysis, and to help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting practices. 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