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For over 40 years, Charles River Cell Solutions has worked to making a positive impact on the world by providing the highest quality cellular material and services to biotech and pharmaceutical companies and research organizations that are performing innovative research and developing novel cell-based therapies.

We recognize that our success depends on the vision and passion of our employees; that is why we are devoted to making Cell Solutions a rewarding and valuable place to work. We believe in making a difference, and at Cell Solutions, you will make a difference every day.

Job Summary

• Procure equipment, materials and services for assigned areas requiring specialized product knowledge or interpretation of technical requests. Contact vendor(s) to obtain equipment, supplies, and materials at the lowest competitive cost for product and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain critical materials and components, equipment and services through interviewing and/or visit vendors to ensure supplier is qualified.

• Review, interpret, and verify purchase order requests.

• Verify quantity, anticipated costs and practical application of supplies/materials requested.

• Research sources, solicit bids, and compare areas of quality, cost, delivery and warranty/guarantee policies.

• Commit company funds to vendors and expedite orders/shipment/delivery, updating end-user as necessary.

• Establish and maintain automated purchase inventory files and records.

• Authorize payment to vendor and establish adjustments as required.

• Partner with QA department to perform supplier audits.

• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Support the timely resolution of supplier and material issues through familiarization with manufacturing processes and product / material specification requirements.

• Participate in project and continuous improvement initiatives such as weekly GEMBA walks and product design changes.

• Work with Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Product Managers and R&D on product performance improvement initiatives and new product introductions

• Review Supplier Agreements and understand product components (i.e. Raw Materials, Accessories, Hardware components, etc.) to ensure agreements are appropriate for business, legal and quality requirements as defined

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in Business Administration or related discipline.

• Experience: Six or more years related experience and/or training.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

• Certification/Licensure: Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional in Supply Management preferred.

• Other: Experience with SAP and SciQuest preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must regularly operate a computer and occasionally operate other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

• Must regularly communicate with employees/customers; must be able to exchange accurate information.

• Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Work Environment

• General office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Comments

• This position requires occasional domestic/international travel.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $65,000/yr. - $90,000/yr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Competencies Care - We show we care when we respect each other, our animals and the communities where we work and live, when we create a positive healthy workplace, when we are mindful of our compliance standards, and when we choose to do the right thing.Own - We act like owners when we hold ourselves accountable for our actions, when we respond to internal and external client needs with speed and accuracy, when we set and achieve meaningful goals, and when we strive towards continuous improvement.Lead - We lead when we advocate our purpose and model our values, when we deliver innovation, when we embrace change, and when we appreciate and celebrate the great work of others.Collaborate -We collaborate when we partner with each other and promote teamwork, when we communicate clearly and effectively across the hall or around the globe, and when we welcome all forms of diversity and encourage inclusiveness.

About Charles River Cell Solutions

Charles River Cell Solutions is a global leader and trusted brand in the customization of human-derived biological products and services for biomedical research, drug discovery, and cell and gene therapy development. Cell Solution's vertically integrated solutions support preclinical research, clinical studies from phases 1 to 3, and commercialization with high-quality RUO and GMP-compliant starting material and apheresis collections.

In January 2020, HemaCare was acquired by Charles River Laboratories, an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). Combined with Charles River's integrated, early-stage portfolio of discovery, safety assessment, and manufacturing support services, the acquisition creates a unique, comprehensive solution for researchers and cell therapy developers and manufacturers worldwide to help accelerate their critical programs from basic research and proof-of-concept to regulatory approval and commercialization. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs and enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. We work closely with our clients throughout the clinical process to maximize success and drive positive clinical outcomes.

Together, with over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Cell Solutions, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. We have proudly supported the development of 100% of the current commercially available FDA-approved immunocellular therapies. Our mission is to provide a best-in-class portfolio of high quality, customizable human cellular material and services to support drug discovery, scientific research, and cell therapy. This resonates from our employees and impacts our customers because we know that every day is an opportunity to advance discoveries and make a difference in someone's life.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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