What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Specialist position at Garuda Therapeutics?
We have an immediate need for a highly motivated Supply Chain Specialist. If you are operationally-minded, have prior cGMP, GDP, and/or OSHA experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where priorities are often shifting, this could be a great opportunity for you to grow with our early-stage biotech organization.
This role will be based full-time onsite in Watertown, MA and will require travel to our Cambridge, MA headquarters and possibly other locations as needed.
Role and Responsibilities
Procurement:
- Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required
- Partners with the manufacturing leadership to understand procurement quantities and scheduling
- Initiates requests for quotations and proposals
- Analyzes proposal pricing from potential suppliers to identify opportunities for cost and risk reduction and to improve efficiency
- Initiates purchase orders and ensures timely approval by the internal team and on-time delivery by suppliers
- Reviews and approves supplier invoices, and support invoice resolutions as required
- Partners with legal counsel in the preparation of non-disclosure agreements with suppliers
Logistics:
- Receives and allocates materials according to storage specifications
- Manages inventory updates and cycle count processes
- Transfers materials to production areas
- Ships materials per written requests
Other:
- Develops and updates standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
- Supports warehouse facilities and equipment qualification, calibration, and maintenance
- Acts as warehouse representative on cross-functional projects
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree is required
- 3 years of experience working in regulated environments (i.e., cGMP, GDP, OSHA) is required
- Must have a valid drivers license and ability to drive a full-sized van as required
- Prior experience in supply chain, logistics management and material management experience is highly preferred
- Good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with all departments
- Strong organizational skills are required
- Change management skills a plus
- Must be available to support our cell therapy operations during non-standard/extended hours and weekends/holidays as required
- Proficient in software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Smartsheet)
Physical Demands:
- Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Requires physical activity such as standing for long periods of time, walking, and working with hands
