Buyer I

Wave Life Sciences is a biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health. Our RNA medicines platform, PRISM, combines multiple modalities, chemistry innovation and deep insights in human genetics to deliver scientific breakthroughs that treat both rare and prevalent disorders. Our toolkit of RNA-targeting modalities includes editing, splicing, RNA interference and antisense silencing, providing us with unmatched capabilities for designing and sustainably delivering candidates that optimally address disease biology. Our diversified pipeline includes clinical programs in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and Huntington’s disease, as well as a preclinical program in obesity. Driven by the calling to “Reimagine Possible”, we are leading the charge toward a world in which human potential is no longer hindered by the burden of disease.

Description: 

The Buyer I purchases lab supplies, raw materials, and shipping supplies. Maintains and tracks purchasing activities such as delivery status and pricing to support internal policies and procedures. Takes appropriate actions to ensure on-time delivery of materials. Negotiate with key suppliers for competitive pricing and lead-times to ensure continuity of supply. Monitors supplier performance (quality, on-time delivery, lead-time) through key metrics indicators to drive improvements.

Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline is required 

• A minimum of 1 years of procurement experience in complicated Supply Chain structures 

• Experience with Quality and ERP systems 

• Experience using MS applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project) 

• Previous experience working in the pharmaceutical or medical products industries

Responsibilities:     

• Create purchase orders and place requisitions based on MRP or business needs.
• Maintain accurate dates on Purchase Orders and or releases. 
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials. 
• Understand and comprehend the production schedules. 
• Develop and manage relationships with Suppliers. 
• Regular review of the purchase order report addressing any changes that would impact the 
• production schedule 
• Review Suppliers Open Order reports and schedule weekly or biweekly meetings 
• Provide data to internal customers and planning in case of a supply disruption. 
• Work with Logistics and suppliers to resolve Purchase Order issues. 
• Participates in the annual Standard Cost process. 
• Manage Raw Material Failure process, including Block inventory and the Supplier Corrective Action    Request process. 
• Support the Manufacturing Compliance Specialist in obtaining information from the supplier to complete new Part number and Supplier creations. 
• Negotiate lead times and price. 
• Define the Purchasing unit of measure and price prior to a new Part Number creation. 
• Manage Freight, Supplier Expedite costs and ensure Suppliers use WAVE-suggested carriers.
• Work with Finance to resolve Purchase Price Variance, Pricing, and Good Receipt issues. 
• Support Supplier Relationship Management processes, metrics/KPI development and application
• Initiate and Manage Quality Systems in support of cGMP. 
• Represent Procurement in the Supplier Change Notification meeting.

Key Skills: 

• An understanding of supplier management, supply chain, and procurement
• Familiarity with a cGMP environment
• Effective communication skills
• A collaborator with a positive and professional attitude who is willing and eager to learn. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to build partnerships across the organization and with suppliers.
• Willingness and the ability to pick up new technical skills and information quickly. 
• Ability to manage and multi-task in a challenging environment.

Wave Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wave Life Sciences complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Wave Life Sciences expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Wave Life Sciences’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

We value our relationships with professional recruitment firms. To protect the interests of all parties, and given the large volume of inquiries received from third-party placement agencies, we are not able to respond to all agency inquiries. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates for current or future positions. Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of a signed agreement between our company and a placement agency does not create an implied obligation and, if an unsolicited candidate represented by a placement agency is hired, we are not obligated to pay a fee. Only approved recruitment firms will be allowed to provide services to Wave Life Sciences, USA.

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