Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company seeking a Procurement Specialist III to manage the end-to-end procurement process for Manufacturing in Sanford, NC. The role requires creating and reviewing Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders, onboard new vendors, and purchase goods and services on time to support operational continuity. The successful candidate will drive cost efficiency, identify savings opportunities, and deliver measurable results while maintaining full compliance with company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- 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, escalate, 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.
- Engage stakeholders across functions and levels to address procurement needs, resolve issues, and align on priorities.
- Identify risks within the procurement process and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and compliance.
- Leverage multiple platforms to manage procurement workflows efficiently and maintain data accuracy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on short-term and long-term projects that impact daily procurement operations.
Benefits
- 401K with company matching
- Discretionary Profit Sharing
- Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)
- Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule
- Healthcare Benefits
- HSA & FSA Programs
- Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
- Long-Term Incentives
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Concierge Service
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Awards
