Procurement Analyst

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 areas of unmet need: oncology, nephrology, immunology and CNS/movement disorders. The North America organization includes three offices (in New Jersey and California) that focus on drug discovery, product development, and commercialization. Together, we work as a close-knit team to understand clinical needs and advance innovations that can have a profound impact on patient lives.

As a patient centric organization that strives to deliver innovative medicines to meet unmet needs, we feel that it is critical to follow the safety guidelines defined by CDC and OSHA. We believe the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to manage COVID risk to you, your colleagues, your family and our society. With that in mind, we are taking the essential step to ensure the safety of our employees during this health crisis by requiring all US employees, temporary workers, agency employees and independent contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, where allowed by state or local law and where vaccine supply is readily available. In accordance with applicable law, individuals may seek an accommodation for medical or disability-related conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Summary:

The Procurement Analyst is a position that plays a critical role in supporting the procurement function through activities such as spend analytics, KPIs, vendor scorecards, small business subcontracting program tracking, and reporting. In addition to these core responsibilities, the Procurement Analyst will develop and create engaging PowerPoint slide decks for Procurement presentations to senior leadership. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset, who is eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in our organization. Kyowa Kirin, as a fast-growing organization, offers excellent career growth opportunities for individuals who demonstrate exceptional performance and commitment. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to the success of our procurement team and drive continuous improvement across the function while advancing your professional development.

Essential Functions:

• Support the procurement team with spend analytics and identification of cost savings and process improvement opportunities 
• Develop, track, and report procurement KPIs to measure the performance of the procurement organization and vendors 
• Prepare and maintain vendor scorecards to ensure supplier performance meets organizational expectations and contractual obligations 
• Assist in the management of the small business subcontracting program, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements 
• Collaborate with procurement team members and internal stakeholders to support the RFx process, vendor selection, and contract negotiations 
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify industry trends and best practices to drive value and operational efficiencies 
• Assist category managers in the development and implementation of category strategies that align with business goals and objectives 
• Support procurement team members in managing vendor relationships to ensure value delivery 
• Manage small and medium-sized projects, as assigned, driving process improvements and efficiencies
• Analyze and optimize the procurement process to drive cost savings and identify process improvement opportunities 
• Assist in the development and maintenance of procurement policies, procedures, ethical standards and documentation, ensuring alignment and compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices 
• Identify and manage supply chain risk through regular monitoring and mitigation efforts 
• Contribute to the development of supplier diversity initiatives and programs, including the identification of diverse vendors 
• Provide backup support to the Procurement Coordinator with PR approvals, new vendor onboarding, vendor master updates, as needed

Requirements:

Education
•Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as supply chain management, business administration, finance, economics, operations management, industrial engineering, data analytics, business analytics, or international business.

Experience
At least 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field is preferred; however, strong candidates with a combination of relevant coursework, internships, and a demonstrated aptitude for analytics, negotiation, and problem-solving will also be considered. Knowledge of pharmaceutical procurement best practices is preferred. Experience with Supplier Diversity/VA Small Business Subcontracting is a plus.

Technical Skills
Proficient in MS Office Suite, with a strong command of MS Excel. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other procurement systems is a plus.

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It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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