Sr. Sourcing & Procurement Specialist at Legend Biotech

Raritan, New Jersey, United StatesFull-timeSupply Chain - RaritanPosted 7 days ago

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<div class="content-intro">Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide. Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.</div>Legend Biotech is seeking a Sr. Sourcing & Procurement Specialist as part of the Manufacturing & Supply team based in Raritan, NJ.  Role Overview The Senior Sourcing & Procurement Specialist supports procurement activities across Legend Biotech’s U.S. business units, with primary support for the Raritan, NJ site. This role supports timely and compliant purchasing execution, supplier onboarding, commercial review, contract workflow support, and resolution of purchasing-related issues in alignment with company policies and procedures. The position contributes to operational efficiency, cost management, audit readiness, supplier performance, and assurance of supply through PR/PO support, supplier record maintenance, market analysis, and contract compliance monitoring. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assist with sourcing, vendor selection, supplier market analysis, benchmarking, and commercial evaluation to optimize purchase price while balancing quality, service, and assurance of supply.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support business unit representatives in developing requirements and scopes of work for sourcing initiatives and monitor supplier execution against scopes of work and purchase orders.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support purchasing operations, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, open order listings, uninvoiced receipt amounts, vendor documentation, statements, and purchasing records.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support supplier record maintenance, including coordination of W-9, ACH, qualification assessments, onboarding and due diligence documentation, and supplier master data updates in S/4 HANA (SAP).</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support commercial terms review, contract negotiation activities, contract workflow, and contract compliance monitoring in alignment with procurement and compliance requirements.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with Finance, Accounts Payable, suppliers, and business stakeholders to resolve purchasing-related issues and improve procurement process efficiency.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Contribute to spend analysis, procurement reports, performance metrics, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and leadership status updates.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This role works independently on assigned procurement activities, prioritizes daily workload, follows established procurement policies and procedures, and resolves routine purchasing and supplier-related issues with limited oversight. The role may make recommendations related to sourcing support, supplier documentation, purchasing records, order follow-up, and issue resolution. Supplier awards, contract execution, commercial commitments, budget impacts, exceptions to policy, and material changes to scope, price, or terms require appropriate management, business owner, Legal, Finance, or compliance approval as applicable.</li> </ul> Requirements <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline required.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Minimum of 3–4 years of relevant sourcing or procurement experience required. Experience supporting procurement operations in a regulated, GMP, pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing environment preferred. Prior exposure to procurement operations, finance, accounting principles, supplier onboarding, due diligence, contract workflow support, and stakeholder management is highly desirable.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Procurement systems and reporting tools, including SAP/S/4 HANA transactions and PR/PO lifecycle support.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio; Power BI experience is a plus.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to quickly learn and adopt new systems, workflows, and technology-enabled procurement processes.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Possesses a working knowledge of AI technologies and approved AI tools, applies them responsibly to enhance productivity and decision-making, exercises appropriate human oversight of AI-generated outputs, and complies with organizational policies governing AI use.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Language(s): English Required. </li> </ul>   #Li-RN1 #Li-Onsite<div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws. Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles. Benefits and Paid Time Off: Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays. Additional voluntary benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.</div><div class="title">Pay Range (Base Pay): </div><div class="pay-range">$96,267—$126,351 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech. Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations, we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process, and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair, transparent, and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates. EEO Statement It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company. <div>For information related to our privacy notice, please review: <a href="https://legendbiotech.com/privacy-notice/" target="_blank">Legend Biotech Privacy Notice</a>.</div></div>

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