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Aston Carter is currently seeking to hire a Procurement Consultant for an opening in Columbus, Ohio!!

The role will be responsible for supporting the Discovery, Research and Early Development categories at Sarepta’s Gene Therapy Center of Excellence, in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves developing and executing relevant and impactful Category Strategies and Tactics within the Pre-clinical realm in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial Biotechnology company. The individual will manage spend of approximately $30-40M USD through effective management and engagement with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, related services include, but not limited to, animal studies, GLP & Non-GLP services, clinical testing, assay development, sample testing, PK/PD, sequencing, and others. This includes direct collaboration with stakeholders in Research & Business Operations, Discovery Research and Early Development, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and multiple other functions within the organization. Additionally, the role will focus on aligning early development outsourcing strategies with any impacted downstream activities within Clinical R&D.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

+ Identify, develop, and execute Sourcing Category Strategy and Tactical Plan in conjunction with key stakeholders.

+ Deliver Sourcing and Procurement projects in line with or exceeding target goals to ensure cost savings, avoidance, and other benefits are delivered. Drive measurable savings and avoidance, supporting the development of appropriate SLA’s/KPI’s to track performance for the category.

+ Build business partner relationships and be the Procurement single point of contact for key stakeholders.

+ Manage an ongoing list of ad-hoc projects within the Category but also in support of the broader Procurement and Finance Organizations.

+ Manage or participate in Supplier relationship creation. Create and implement collaborative business plans with strategic suppliers; optimize supplier performance with strategic consolidation and seek opportunities to right-size the supply base.

+ Work and collaborate with Procurement MSP responsible for project delivery in the category, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly communicated and understood.

+ Work with stakeholders in Research & Business Operations and FP&A to deliver spend accuracy in the category area.

+ Lead complex negotiations that require a detailed strategic plan and have a direct correlation with the company’s operational and business goals. Manage and complete negotiation of complex and non-standard agreements, including global Master Agreements, Service-level Agreements, Work Orders, and Change Orders.

+ Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, collaborate closely with the Quality organization.

+ Lead the vendor selection process, including executing RFI, RFP, RFQ processes, the respective vendor selection, award, and contracting. Assist with RFx creation, analysis, and vendor presentations (Bid defenses).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in Business, Science, Engineering, or Supply Chain. Advanced Degree (MS/MBA) preferred.

+ 5+ years of direct experience in Sourcing and Procurement, including expertise in pre-clinical and research services. Proficient in procurement technologies, such as Workday Strategic Sourcing.

+ Knowledge and know-how in Outsourcing of Discovery and Development Services, in areas such as Chemistry, DMPK, PK/PD, RNA/DNA Sequencing, Bioinformatics, In-Vivo Toxicology, Bioanalytical Services, animal colonies, etc.

+ Solid skills in the Laboratory Consumables and Laboratory Equipment (CapEx) space, both regulated and unregulated spaces

+ Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and influencing skills with proven networking and relationship-building abilities.

+ Highly skilled in technical Contract Negotiation, including the ability to collaborate directly with Legal and business stakeholders in the creation, editing, and implementation of contracts.

+ Experience in supplier management, complex contract negotiations, and dispute resolution.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.