Procurement Advisor

**Sr Procurement Advisor** **Location:** Pennington, NJ (Onsite – 5 days/week) **Term:** Full\-Time \| Permanent **Salary:** $90,000 – $110,000 base \+ up to 10% annual bonus **Industry:** Biotechnology **About the Role** The position will report to the Procurement Manager and requires close collaboration with production teams and cross\-functional departments is essential to address procurement needs, while maintaining communication with vendors to manage risks and opportunities. The role also includes managing compliance, audits, and providing necessary documentation. **Key Responsibilities** * Responsible for Material/CAPEX/Service procurement. * Responsible for purchasing and cost reduction initiatives. * Internal/External customer focus to address issues. * Implement negotiations and contracts, collaborating with the relevant partners to optimize terms, cost and deliverables, ensuring the quality of service/ goods, and mitigating risks. * Maintain relationships with key functional managers and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge. * Responsible for MSA, annual contract, and bid management. * Comply with global procurement standard operating procedures, policies and file systems. * Review supplier performance against contracted obligations, service levels and business requirements. * Maintain material code and other configurations in ERP/SAP, S2P programs. **Qualifications** * A minimum of 3 years’ experience as Buyer/ Lead Buyer. * Knowledge of industry bidding procedures and criteria. * Strong communication, influencing, collaboration skills. * Strong contract management and negotiations skills. * Strong Project and change management capabilities. * Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to expertly present sophisticated information in excel, power point and SAP. * Ability to continuously improve working efficiency through extensive KPI program. * Excellent computer skills with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and familiar with ERP/SAP system. * Experience in working with multi\-cultural teams. * Self\-motivated overachiever with a drive to excel. * CAPEX experience is not required as long as they are eager to learn and undergo training. **Preferred Qualifications** * GMP Pharma/ Biopharma purchasing experience required. * Experience with contract development and execution. * Data \& cost\-driven decision maker. * Ability to mentor younger buyers/ planners. **What’s Offered** * Competitive base salary plus performance bonus * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage * 401(k) retirement plan with employer match * Generous paid time off and company holidays * Ongoing professional development and training opportunities