Direct Procurement Manager

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Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that's changing the way medicine is made. We're building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those in need.

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

We seek a highly-motivated and organized individual with experience working in a vendor-facing role supporting a GMP biotech/pharmaceutical operation to help support our Supply Chain organization into an audit-ready, partner-enabling, GxP-compliant function. The incumbent will lead the Direct Procurement function at the Resilience RTP site as part of the Supply Chain organization, reporting to the Director of Manufacturing.

About the Role

* Communicate total network demand to suppliers via tools developed with Global Supply Chain

* Monitor supply markets and work with suppliers to learn of any potential disruptions to supply, and communicate to internal stakeholders

* Collaboratively develop risk monitoring & mitigation plans with Supply Chain for critical raw material suppliers

* Prepare, distribute and analyze responses to request for proposal (RFP); support supplier evaluation and selection process; Identify sources of supply and develop relationships with suppliers.

* Negotiating agreements and ensure compliance to existing contracts as appropriate for direct material suppliers (excludes CMOs, CTOs, and GDP suppliers).

* Collaborating with QA to ensure suppliers meet GxP requirements.

* Assist internal clients to develop metrics to manage and measure supplier performance.

* Perform supplier negotiations on one-off purchases that are not covered by an existing contract or sourcing strategy

* In collaboration with internal stakeholders, resolve supplier services issues as appropriate.

* Work closely with Legal to ensure contract terms are supported by Resilience.

* Co-create strong business relationships with Suppliers and internal customer groups and key processes as needed.

* Identify opportunities for improvement in Procurement processes, tools, and templates

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Substantial experience at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
2. Experience with MS Office and ERP systems
3. High communications skill required to establish strong relationships both internally and externally

4. Demonstrated understanding of spend analysis, sourcing systems, savings reporting, and Supplier Relationship Management

5. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:
1. BA or BS Degree
2. 5+ years served in a Procurement-related role
3. Knowledge of GMP and other regulatory requirements

The items described here are representative of those that must be met successfully to perform the essential functions of this job.

Resilience is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or characteristic, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.