Procurement Manager

2 months ago


Vancouver, Canada Abdera Therapeutics Full time

**Who we are**

Abdera Therapeutics Inc. is a precision oncology company developing next-generation targeted radiation therapies
- one of the most cutting-edge and highly promising areas of drug development. The company is built on a proprietary modular technology platform optimized for the delivery of radioisotopes to selectively destroy tumor cells while sparing healthy cells. Abdera is using this platform to enable the rapid development of a broad range of safe and efficacious therapies serving cancer patients with limited treatment options.

Abdera Therapeutics is growing rapidly and seeking key new team members who thrive at the cutting-edge of innovation. Come join us and be a part of the ground-breaking team set to unlock the power of targeted radiotherapy

**What we look for**

At Abdera Therapeutics, we are looking for curious and committed individuals who are ready for the opportunity to transform the way people living with cancer can be treated. We are relentless in our focus to offer new hope to families facing devastating diagnoses. We are in search of team members who work collaboratively with a diverse group of colleagues, respectfully engaging one another while collectively and inclusively tackling any challenges we may face. We are building an exciting and fast paced company passionate about discovering and developing tomorrow’s most innovative cancer therapies.

**Principal Responsibilities**
- Manages the purchasing process, including approval of purchase requests for accuracy and all terms associated with the final purchase order, creates purchase orders and places orders with vendors.
- Develops and fosters relationships with vendors and suppliers on an ongoing basis, establishes terms with vendors and negotiates contracts and pricing agreements. Forecasts needs and supplies and evaluates supplier spend on a routine basis to ensure adherence to tiered contract terms and pricing agreements.
- Works with the Operations Team and liaises with Legal counsel when needed to ensure quote and contract language is reviewed and finalized.
- Works closely with Finance and the Operations Team, manages and oversees ERP workflows and ERP system implementation (NetSuite) as it relates to procurement and all associated training and policy requirements. Ensures procurement workflows align with internal policies.
- Develops, manages, and oversees policies related to purchasing and competitive bid processes.
- Proactively oversees and facilitates vendor selection criteria, service agreements and material requirements, related to both research and development as well as operational activities.
- Works with the Operations Team to manage the capital equipment sourcing strategy by actively supporting negotiations, mentoring staff on processes and skills related to sourcing and procurement of capital equipment, assists with budget forecasts.
- Liaises with R&D, IT and other teams to request quotes and support the Operations Team to track equipment warranty and service agreement expiration for budgeting purposes.
- Verifies shipping, delivery, or back-order status specific to products during purchasing cycle. Provides updates to purchase order and lead-time status of orders.
- Monitors purchase order status within the ERP system and facilitates closeout of received and expired POs with Finance
- Works with Technical Operations, CMC and Operations, assists with purchasing requirements impacted by FDA or other statutory or compliance frameworks.
- Actively works to foster an environment of effective and collaborative working relationships amongst employees, management, and external partners.
- Other related duties as assigned

**Qualifications, Education & Experience**
- University degree or diploma in a business-related discipline
- 5+ years of related experience within the biotechnology and/or pharmaceuticals industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or APICS certification or equivalent

**Skills & Abilities**
- Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively to lead and mentor a cross-functional team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Strong leadership, project management and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a high paced, fast changing environment
- In depth knowledge of NetSuite or comparable ERP systems
- Knowledge of purchasing best practices in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector, including policies and procedures, interface with financial controls, and documentation standards
- Existing relationships with industry-standard laboratory reagents and equipment vendors
- Demonstrated ability to interface with scientific and technical staff to meet needs and assist in determining purchasing specifics
- Strong influencing skills and the ability to effectively deliver recommendations and prepare proposals
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skil


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