Procurement Specialist, Direct Materials and ConsumablesPiscataway, New Jersey, United States

Procurement Specialist, CapexThe role is responsible for implementing strategic sourcing initiatives for services, capital expenditures (CapEx), and construction projects to align with organizational goals and drive value. Key duties include managing the source-to-pay procurement process, overseeing project execution, ensuring compliance with company procedures, and evaluating vendor performance. The role involves negotiating contracts, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and monitoring KPIs related to cost savings, delivery, compliance, and quality. It also requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, serving as the primary point of contact for legal and internal stakeholders, and ensuring procurement compliance and continuous improvement. Additionally, the role supports audits and addresses supplier non-compliance or quality issues.Location: Piscataway, NJJob ResponsibilitiesImplement strategic sourcing for services, capital expenditures (CapEx), and construction projects to align with organizational goals and maximize the company's leverage to drive value.Manage source-to-pay procurement processes and oversee all aspects of the procurement project execution and progress, for assigned categories, projects or key tasks, ensuring compliance with corporate procedures and regulations.Manage and evaluate the vendor performance on the assigned projects. Identify, evaluate, and select vendors based on quality, cost, delivery, spend diversity and service criteria.Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, contracts and long-term agreements with suppliers to optimize value and mitigate risks.Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier selections, negotiations, consolidation and process improvements.Monitor and manage KPI related to cost avoidance and savings, delivery timelines, compliance and quality execution, for the assigned categories and projects.Service as point of contact with Legal support team for reviewing and managing agreements, contracts, proposals or statements of work (SOW) to ensure alignment with company legal requirements and company regulations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast and plan CapEx, service and construction project procurement needs. Provide support and guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement processes and best practices.Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers to address procurement-related inquiries and resolve issues. Interact with wide array of internal and external stakeholders to establish continuous improvement and governance of service and capital spend.Ensure the procurement compliance process to meet the quality and performance standards. Collaborate with quality control team to address any supplier non-compliance or quality issues.Support internal and external audits by providing necessary procurement documentation and justifications.QualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management or a related fieldMinimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on services and CapExStrong negotiation, communication, and analytical skillsProject management skills, with experience in procurement for construction projects preferred; this experience will be considered a significant advantageAbility to effectively communicate and manage complex situations with internal and external stakeholders to meet the goalsProven capability to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment while adapting to shifting priorities and identifying opportunitiesGenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace. Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.