Procurement Lead, Direct Materials
GenScript/ProBio · Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $100,000 - $110,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 54 days GenScript/ProBio's roles stay open a median of 55 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 54% of GenScript/ProBio's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at GenScript/ProBio
- high 63 stale, 2 reposted of 82 open
- Hiring momentum
- 117 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-27
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GenScript/ProBio's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GenScript/ProBio.
About this role
The Senior Procurement Lead for Direct Materials at GenScript is responsible for managing the direct procurement team and overseeing the sourcing and procurement of materials essential for production. Daily tasks include ensuring operations meet service level agreements, managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain supply continuity and compliance with quality standards.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of GenScript/ProBio as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, Biology and Chemistry, or other related fields
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or planning of direct materials, preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical industries
- Demonstrated leadership through previous experience in people management or project management
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Good knowledge of materials used in biotech/pharma production, including raw materials, consumables and packing materials
- Ability to effectively communicate complex situations and demonstrate agility in identifying opportunities for cost reduction and problem-solving
Nice to have
- Proficiency in ERP systems of SAP and S2P
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
- Paid parental leave after three months of employment
- Paid time off policy including vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Life and AD&D insurance
Worth weighing
- 4 days onsite with remote flexibility on Fridays
- No specific mention of career advancement opportunities
- Fast-paced environment may lead to high stress
- Requires strong collaboration across multiple departments
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Listed by GenScript/ProBio on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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