Position Summary

Umoja Biopharma is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our fast-paced Procurement department. This position will be responsible for leading the purchasing activities for GMP and manufacturing support materials for our Colorado teams. The Senior Buyer will work closely with Supply Chain, MSAT, Lab Ops, Manufacturing, Quality, and the Warehouse teams. This position will require a high level of accuracy, compliance and planning as our company continues to build and grow. We are looking for a self-starter who brings their excellent communication skills and ability to flex and pivot in an ever-changing start-up environment.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Specific responsibilities include:

• Review purchase requests for accuracy and place orders
• Onboard new suppliers when appropriate
• Track order progress and engage with suppliers for any order problems
• Assist the Accounting department with reconciling discrepant invoices
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, LabOps, and suppliers to forecast and plan raw material supply
• Ensure all new GMP material requests are accurate
• Follow current SOPs and quality compliance guidelines for all GMP orders
• Assist Quality on identifying, vetting, and verifying new GMP suppliers and manufacturing sites
• Support Corrective Action Requests as necessary
• Maintain positive working relationship with key suppliers, communicating the business’s priorities, production changes, and corresponding material and service requirements
• Manage supplier performance and track KPIs as required by Leadership
• Engage with key business stakeholders to understand their unique needs
• Be a champion for policy, process, and compliance by using written documents as a guiding light for all GMP-related procurement activities
• Support a manual material and inventory tracking system as we transition to an electronic/automated ERP system
• Participate as a Procurement SME in Phase I and Phase II SAP implementation project
• Assist the Procurement Lead with ad hoc requests or projects

The successful candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of purchasing experience or a high school diploma with 7+ years of purchasing experience in a similar industry
• Working knowledge of ordering procedures, production planning, inventory replenishment methods, MRP, and ERP systems
• Some experience with SAP S/4 HANA
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a start-up environment
• Biotech or healthcare experience
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Detail oriented with the ability to identify and solve complex problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience negotiating preferable pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers
• Drive to connect with business stakeholders on a regular basis
• Confidence to ask questions to gain understanding, clarity and insight in a novel, ever-changing environment
• High level of efficiency and sense of urgency
• Ability to work well on a team while also completing tasks independently

Physical Requirements

• Preference to have this position onsite in Louisville, CO
• If remote, this position is required to travel at least 25% of the time

Salary Range: $89,000 - $120,000