Procurement and Contract Solutions Specialist

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Position Summary 

Responsible for developing and managing the capital budget, purchasing lab equipment and supplies, overseeing external manufacturing contracts, creating purchase orders, reconciling invoices, and driving cost-saving initiatives. Partners with Finance, Site Engineering, and laboratory teams to ensure timely, cost-efficient procurement and budget alignment across Cell Therapy Development & Operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Capital Equipment Purchasing: Collaborate with laboratory staff to understand equipment specifications and budget constraints. Proactively engage with vendors and auction houses to identify the most competitive pricing options, ensuring alignment with budget goals and maximizing cost-saving opportunities. Request and review supplier quotations, proposals, and product demonstrations to support informed purchasing decisions. 

• Lab Supply Purchasing: Verify accuracy of supply order requests. Research and identify suppliers, compare prices and delivery options, and monitor order status to ensure timely delivery. 

• External Manufacturing Contracts & SOWs: Provide support related to drafting, routing, and tracking for all SoWs, Purchase Orders, and Invoices related to External Management Purchases which include External Manufacturing, Analytical Testing, and Development Services 

• Invoice Reconciliation: Track invoice status, resolve discrepancies, and provide analysis on processing time, accuracy, and cost-saving opportunities. 

• Budget & Cost Management: Research cost estimates, evaluate feasibility and long-term value of purchases, monitor expenditures, and ensure compliance with approved budgets. Analyze pricing structures and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers. 

• Systems & Tools: Utilize BMS platforms such as Ariba, SAP, Access, Icertis, Tableau, SharePoint, RPM, and Basware for procurement, inventory, financial management, contract creation, and reporting. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 1 year of relevant industry experience

• Highly motivated self-starter; effective both independently and in teams. 

• Strong project management, business process optimization, and organizational skills. 

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and commitments in a dynamic environment. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Analytical and logical decision-making, with proficiency in MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel and Word. 

• Experience building relationships, negotiating, and driving engagement. 

• Preferred: Experience