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Who is BlueRock?
BlueRock Therapeutics, a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a leading engineered cell therapy company using its unique platform to direct cellular differentiation and genetically engineer cells to create a new generation of cellular medicines that address large patient populations suffering from neurological and ophthalmic diseases.
The convergence of cell biology and genetic engineering is creating fundamental new ways to impact disease. Founded in 2016 to capitalize on these technological breakthroughs, we are advancing our novel platform to develop, manufacture, and deliver an entirely new generation of cell therapies across the therapeutic areas of neurology and ophthalmology.
What Are We Doing?
Our foundational science harnesses the ability to create and then direct the differentiation of universal pluripotent stem cells into authentic, functional cells that can be used as allogeneic cellular therapies to treat a broad array of diseases. We can also further engineer these cells, enabling them to produce enzymes, antibodies, and other proteins for additional therapeutic benefit.
We are passionate about delivering on the promise of cellular and gene therapy, shaping the future of cellular medicine, and delivering new therapies to millions of patients with treatment options.
We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, thrive in a fun and dynamic culture, and are steadfast in the commitment to advance cutting-edge cellular therapies to impact patients’ lives.
Position Summary
The Procurement Buyer will play a key role in supporting the procurement function within a dynamic biotech/pharmaceutical environment. This position is responsible for reviewing requisitions, placing orders, negotiating proposals and contracts, managing vendor relationships, and procuring capital equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. This is a highly visible role that will work with both internal partners and external suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Review and process purchase requisitions for goods and services.
- Source suppliers and obtain competitive proposals to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions for contracts and purchase agreements.
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance with company standards.
- Coordinate procurement of capital equipment, including evaluation of contractual terms and lead times.
- Monitor order status, resolve invoice and order discrepancies, ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and support audit/compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs and goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 0–3 years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to analyze data and solve problems effectively.
- Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative team environment
- Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements is a plus.
- Target Base Salary: $65,000-$77,000
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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