Sr. Specialist, Cell and Gene Therapy Supply Chain

Job Description

General Summary:

Supply Chain Senior Specialist will support procurement needs for various sites.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represents Supply Chain department on assigned project sub-teams and/or task forces and, with general guidance, executes supply chain production activities
• Participates in quality investigations by providing research and analyses
• Implements process improvements to reduce lead-time and eliminate non-value-added activities
• Executes purchase orders for suppliers and coordinates material deliveries
• Purchases materials, equipment, supplies, and services, including those of a specialized or complex nature, following prescribed regulations and procedures
• Prepares purchase orders and order schedules, monitoring and accurately maintaining them throughout their lifecycle, effectively providing feedback to stakeholders on any issues that present risk to plans
• May perform or aid others in negotiation of schedule, delivery, cost, terms, etc.
• Works with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality, delivery, or financial issues
• Provides timely disposition of non-conforming materials and maintains supplier performance measurements on quality, delivery, and service
• Compiles and analyzes supplier performance data to enable evaluation and ensure contract compliance
• Interfaces with strategic sourcing to improve surety of supply, supplier development, program spending, and cost reduction/avoidance
• Collaborates with other purchasing professionals and cross-functional stakeholders pursuing opportunities for continuous improvement
• Maintains purchasing master data; lead time, pricing, approved vendors, etc.
• Participates in the development and improvement of purchasing processes, standard work, and tools
• May train and coach new or less experienced team members
• Focuses on immediate and urgent business needs while remaining engaged in continuous improvement
• Prioritize and perform assignments independently to satisfy required timelines, providing periodic updates and feedback to stakeholders and managers
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Performs appropriate transactions in the iProcurement system
• Receives in inventory into ERP and may resolve issues with documentation issues
• Maintain strong cross functional relationships to bolster communication with internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with high degree of effectiveness
• Possesses a distinguished record of delivering on critical project goals and moving projects forward
• Ability to contribute to complex contract negotiations
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely (written/oral) with all levels of the company
• Good understanding of the medical device and biotech industry and market
• Experience with quality management systems (change controls, deviations, etc)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience working in a cGMP environment
• Experience working in a start-up environment

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Manufacturing Operations-related disciplines
• 2+ years relevant work experience
• Certificate / Associates Degree with 6+ years’ relevant work experience

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Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 
1.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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