About the position
Working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. The Materials Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the procurement processes related to manufacturing and distribution of clinical trial and commercial products for RayzeBio programs. This role involves supporting the implementation of and adherence to procurement procedures, and becoming a subject matter expert (SME) in supply chain systems related to procurement. The team is responsible for enabling development and operations of the RayzeBio Indianapolis site by finding suppliers, negotiating, and contracting solutions that deliver cost efficiency, streamlined timing, and compliance. The Materials Coordinator will execute the material specification process, assist with the implementation of the RayzeBio Supplier Quality Management program, and support supply and demand forecasts, labeling, and packaging plans for finished goods and/or investigational medicinal products. The role also includes executing the purchase requisition to purchase order process, supporting the commercialization of current clinical programs upon FDA approval, and providing tactile support with day-to-day procurement focused on KPIs to ensure compliance and operational control. Additionally, the coordinator will explore the market for potential sourcing solutions, lead and/or support large-scale RFIs, RFPs, and overall bidding projects, and manage commercial relationships with key suppliers. Building strong partnerships and collaboration with internal stakeholders such as R&D, Production, QC, QA, and Finance is essential to drive and align on agendas and priorities.
Responsibilities
- Tactile execution of the material specification process.
- Assist with the implementation of the RayzeBio Supplier Quality Management program.
- Assist with supply and demand forecasts, labeling, and packaging plans for finished goods and/or investigational medicinal products.
- Provide tactile procurement support with a primary focus on material readiness for batch manufacturing.
- Assist with the establishment of policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with GXP regulations as required.
- Execute the purchase requisition to purchase order process.
- Support the efforts to commercialize the distribution of current clinical programs upon FDA approval.
- Provide tactile support with day-to-day procurement focused on KPIs to ensure compliance and operational control related to procurement.
- Support the training of future Supply Chain team members.
- Explore the market identifying potential sourcing solutions.
- Lead and/or support large-scale RFIs, RFPs, and overall bidding projects.
- Build and manage contractual agreements.
- Manage commercial relationships with key suppliers, mapping risks and opportunities.
- Support and enhance a streamlined sourcing process to facilitate.
- Build strong partnership and collaboration with internal stakeholders such as R&D, Production, QC, QA, and Finance to drive and align on agendas and priorities.
- Build sourcing options for improvement/de-risking single source solutions.
- Lead cross-functional alignment team for approval and execution of sourcing changes and/or improvements.
Requirements
- 3 - 5+ years of proven experience in a buyer/planner role (cGMP experience preferred).
- Demonstrated working knowledge of supplier management and procurement operations.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of working in a cGMP facility preferred.
- ERP / EIS tactile execution in a cGMP facility.
- Demonstrated experience in dealing with suppliers.
Nice-to-haves
- Possess the ability to multitask in several supply chain related disciplines.
- Demonstrated knowledge in cGMP processes.
- Excellent professional ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain confidential information.
- Highly motivated and organized professional with the ability to work under pressure while meeting corporate goals and objectives.
- Strong communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
