Buyer$800M SEC Life Sciences Company—S. Plainfield, NJ -- $75-85K, plus bonus (15 days pay once per year)THE SIZZLE:•    Role is hybrid – 4x per week in office with Fridays remote•    2+ years of experience, must have life sciences/pharma/biotech•    NetSuite experience preferred, SAP or Oracle works too•    Role reports to Purchasing Manager•    Unlimited/flexible PTO, 12 holidays, great benefitsSKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:•    Maintain an orderly system to track direct materials for the business•    Manage vendor database and support vendor setup process in NetSuite•    Ensure management of target inventory levels•    Support and participate in price negotiations with vendors•    Drive to PPV savings and cost savings targets•    Ensure accurate and timely delivery of materials to sites•    Identify and manage supply chain risks, communicate with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risks•    Drive initiatives and continuous process improvement to help the team to become more efficient and effective•    Generates internal management reports for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reporting of spend •    This role will have the opportunity for development and learning by assisting with the following:•    Annual planning processes with respect to development of direct materials spend targets•    Leading data, process and reporting improvement initiatives•    Partnering with business leaders to address pain points and challenges•    Broad spectrum of negotiation discussions•    Continuous improvement to the Multiomics procurement process•    What you will bring…•    This position requires 2+ years of relevant experience (purchasing demand /production planning within a manufacturing environment)•    Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, APICS certification (CPIM) preferred•    Requires the ability to operate with a sense of urgency, prioritize assignments and be self-directed•    Experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement teams and activities•    Expert capability in modern sourcing principles•    Strong preference for a candidate with knowledge of NetSuite based planning system•    Strong preference for a candidate with experience in Life Science Services industry•    Ability to analyze cost effectiveness and make sound commercial / business decisions•    Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple competing priorities for multiple projects.•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills