About Us:
Our holding company is managing both the Endpoint and Fortrea Patient Access businesses. Endpoint is an interactive response technology (IRT®) systems and solutions provider that supports the life sciences industry to help sponsors and pharmaceutical companies achieve clinical trial success. Fortrea Patient Access is a hub services provider that supports patients as they seek to secure reimbursement for life-saving therapies through ensuring that they can successfully adhere to their treatment regimens. These two businesses enable us to uniquely support developers of breakthroughs, putting our colleagues at the forefront of therapy innovation.
Position Overview:
The Procurement Specialist will play a critical tactical role in supporting the day-to-day procurement needs of the business. The Procurement Specialist will ensure that supply markets are fulfilled efficiently while maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
Responsibilities:
- Execute purchase orders (POs) accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely fulfillment of business needs.
- Manage supplier communications, ensuring clear and effective interaction to maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Track and coordinate delivery schedules, addressing any issues related to supplier performance or order discrepancies.
- Support the procurement team in tactical projects, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables align with business goals.
- Provide data analytics and reporting on supplier performance, procurement metrics, and cost efficiencies.
- Handle procurement system entries and ensure data accuracy in systems related to POs, invoices, and supplier information.
- Support stakeholder management by coordinating with various departments and ensuring procurement requirements are met.
- Continuously seek process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or similar fields is highly preferred.
Experience:
- 2 to 5+ years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, or a similar role.
- Working experience with procurement systems (purchase order systems, vendor management systems, etc.)
- Knowledge of procurement and vendor management processes, including RFPs and contracts.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with experience using Excel or other data tools.
- Experience building relationships and working with cross functional business teams.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications and DocuSign.
Skills:
- Tactical mindset with the ability to react to business needs and ensure smooth execution of procurement tasks.
- Strong relationship management with suppliers and internal teams.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in procurement processes.
- Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
- Excellent team building skills.
- Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to solve problems and communicate appropriately.
- Demonstrated proficiency to learn new software/tools.
Endpoint Clinical does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to Endpoint Clinical will be considered Endpoint Clinical property, and Endpoint Clinical will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume.
Endpoint Clinical is an equal opportunities employer AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Last updated on Sep 24, 2024