Procurement Specialist III

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization.

In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario.

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process to meet daily and weekly purchasing needs for Manufacturing.

You will create and review Purchase Requisition s and Purchase Orders, onboard new vendors, enter and track contract requests in the Legal database, and purchase goods and services on time to support operational continuity. You will ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures, maintain audit readiness, and provide documentation to auditors. You will drive cost efficiency, identify savings opportunities, and deliver measurable results.

You will maintain master data in collaboration with the Supply Chain Planner, including Bill of Materials, Item Masters, Vendor Masters, and pricing setup. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, navigate multiple procurement and ERP systems, and monitor purchasing performance and delivery through regular reporting and analysis.

As an individual contributor, you will take a compassionate and people-focused approach to your work. You will proactively collaborate with others to create a supportive and inclusive environment, always acting in line with the organization’s values. By using strong interpersonal skills, you will work effectively with diverse viewpoints, manage relationships thoughtfully, and make decisions that meet both individual and team needs.

You will be accountable for delivering results, adapting to challenges, and helping achieve business goals. Additionally, you will take ownership of your tasks, act with initiative, and continuously seek opportunities to learn and grow. You will handle change with resilience and clarity, staying flexible in a fast-paced environment while keeping the needs of patients at the center of your efforts.

This role reports into the Director Procurement Manufacturing.

• Create and manage all Sanford Manufacturing purchase requisitions and purchase orders to ensure policy compliance and timely delivery of goods and services.
• Verify correctness and completeness of vendor records, and manage onboarding in D365 and the Legal database with appropriate documentation.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning to ensure accuracy of item master and vendor master data for material purchasing.
• Prepare, execute, and track all site purchasing activities in coordination with the Director of Procurement to meet purchasing requirements on time.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures, and provide audit documentation as needed.
• Identify, escalating, and track legal and compliance issues, and report them through appropriate channels.
• Manage procurement costs within budget and deliver targeted cost savings through strategic purchasing decisions.
• Maintain real-time visibility into site procurement activities by providing daily updates on open and pending requests to ensure accuracy, accountability, and operational alignment.
• Drive timely execution by sending proactive follow-ups and reminders to internal stakeholders and vendors, keeping deliverables and approvals on track.
• Enter and manage Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs) and contracts in the Legal database, ensuring completeness and traceability.
• Provide guidance and training on procurement processes and best practices to colleagues, fostering cross-functional understanding and promoting consistent, compliant execution across the site.
• Troubleshoot ordering issues and collaborate with internal partners to resolve root causes and prevent future disruptions.
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