Procurement Specialist (Biopharma, Life Sciences)

Procurement Specialist

Overview : The Procurement Specialist will have an end-to-end understanding of the Indirect Source-to-Pay process and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external partners. The primary responsibility of the Procurement Specialist will be to serve our internal customers by performing assigned procurement functions which will include : creating and converting goods and services Requisitions to Purchase Orders per designated categories, performing follow-up and tracking of orders when applicable, obtaining quotes and other required vendor information for compliant purchasing, and entering and updating purchasing information in SAP and Ariba. This role may include collaboration with Category Managers in sourcing goods and services, key vendor relationship management, other stakeholders across the business as needed. The Procurement Specialist will support Procurement projects assigned by manager and provide purchasing training to supporting departments. This role will provide insightful analysis using procurement, vendor master, and accounts payable data to make recommendations for continuous improvement within the Source-to-Pay operation.

Responsibilities : Collaborate with key stakeholders and develop strong internal relationships to ensure requisitions and purchase orders (goods and services) are transacted efficiently and effectively to meet internal customer needs. Provide training and day-to-day support on procurement systems, policies, and processes for end users. Manage CAPEX and special product procurement (i.e., regulated chemicals, reagents, or hazardous materials) while following company procedures and external requirements for such goods. Rectify accounts payable and receiving discrepancies when necessary. Support supplier onboarding and assist with supplier maintenance of records and other master data in SAP. Provide cross-functional support for small-medium scale projects that lead to efficiency on procurement systems, processes, and tools, and within Procurement Operations. Provide analytical support for procurement projects. This may include utilizing Tableau, Excel, or AI-powered agents to generate reports for reviewing procurement activities and identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Other duties as assigned.

Skills : procure to pay, Procurement, Procurement analysis, p2p, Purchasing, Purchase order, Supply chain, Strategic sourcing, ERP, Contract, Contract management, Direct Sourcing, Indirect Sourcing, SAP, SAP ERP, Ariba, Ariba buyer, Tableau, contract administration, contract compliance, contracts procurement, Buyer purchasing, Microsoft Excel, Vendor management, Project management, Data analysis, data visualization, data visualization software, CAPEX, invoice issues, supplier evaluation, procurement experience, procurement cycle, procurement administration.

Top Skills Details : procure to pay, Procurement, Procurement analysis, p2p.

Additional Skills & Qualifications : Bachelors degree 3+ years of procurement experience; experience in Biopharma, life sciences preferred ERP experience- SAP and Ariba preferred.

Experience Level : Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits : The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type : This is a fully onsite position in Alameda, CA.

Application Deadline : This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2025.