OBJECTIVES: • Critical R&D Procurement Sourcing Project support (RFI, Q, P), Analytical Support, Project Management, Negotiation, and supplier contract (SOW, Change Order) management (review, execution)
ACCOUNTABILITIES: • RFQ between preferred suppliers • Analytical RFx Support: Rate Cards - analysis (Analytics between competing bids (what to prioritize, negotiate), benchmarking, negotiation. • Spot and Quote negotiations • Project Manager for category projects (doesn't need to be a SME): Maintaining project plan, sending meeting minutes, Tracking deliverables. • Maintain Preferred Supplier data. • Assist in Category Management Market Analysis • Support Category Management projects and initiatives. • Support Category Managers with platform (Labviva, Science Exchange, Scientist.com) issues and SoW exceptions. • Support Category Managers in savings calculations and entries. • Resolve CP (Cost Package) issues with Ariba PRs (Purchase Requests) • Follow up, track and maintain Rebate structures and commitments with suppliers and TBS. • Follow up on late invoice payments with Suppliers, business partners and TBS. • Contract Support: SOWs, Change Orders, Consolidation, cancellation, payment terms, expirations, cycle time metrics. • Act as a role model for Client's 's values PTRB (Patient, Trust, Reputation, Business) • Represent Client's at internal and external meetings
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Education: Bachelor's degree. MBA preferred but not required; ISM Supply Chain and or Project Management Certifications preferred but not required.
Experience: ~4 years' experience in research and drug development in the biopharmaceutical and/or CRO/CMO industry with specific experience in Supply Chain including Procurement; Pre-Clinical Lab Consumables and Capital Equipment Purchasing and Maintenance is a plus.