This individual will support all aspects of supply planning and direct procurement. This position will be an integral part of the supply chain team, responsible for supporting production operations at multiple sites including a cGMP facility. With a focus on business process improvement and ERP system utilization, the supply chain team is quickly evolving to support the growing business requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

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  Identify, evaluate and recommend appropriate primary suppliers and, when necessary, secondary suppliers, in collaboration with the Quality Assurance team.

  
  


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  Track vendor performance and manage supplier scorecard process.

  
  


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  Evaluate critical raw material workflow and determine optimal inventory levels.

  
  


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  Manage planning and procurement process for assigned categories utilizing SAP.

  
  


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  Issue purchase orders and schedule change orders in order to meet demand.

  
  


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  Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies with vendors including inventory, receiving, and cost variances.

  
  


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  Conduct negotiations to obtain best price, delivery, quality, specifications, and freight terms.

  
  


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  Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, promote quality, decrease inefficiencies in the supply chain, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with internal and external partners.

  
  

Required Qualifications and Experience: 

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  Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.

  
  


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  Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement.

  
  


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  Possess strong negotiation skills.

  
  


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  Understanding of production/supply planning and inventory control using MRP/ERP systems.

  
  


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  Demonstrated influencing and negotiation skills.

  
  


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  Strong analytical skills, ability to evaluate data and create value added analysis.

  
  


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  Proven experience supporting process improvements.

  
  


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  Able to be self-directed and multi-task, as well as the ability to excel in a collaborative environment.

  
  


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  Strong organizational skills, with keen attention to detail.

  
  


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  Solutions oriented; able to effectively diagnose and solve problems.

  
  


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  Customer service skills required.

  
  


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  Working knowledge of ISO quality standards.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications and Experience: 

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  Experience managing direct (production) materials preferred.

  
  


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  SAP experience preferred.

  
  

EEO Statement

New England Biolabs is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community; as an EEO/AA employer, New England Biolabs considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. More in-depth details of EEO are available here.

Information regarding New England Biolabs commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion can be found here.

New England Biolabs is a participating employer in the Employment Verification (E-Verify) program.

OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website at www.dol.gov/ofccp

If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to hr@neb.com or call 978-927-5054 to let us know the nature of your request.