Procurement Projects Associate R&D - VGRDPS #9

PA - Pittsburgh Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Locations: Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Philadelphia
Posted On: August 07, 2025
Last Day to Apply: August 21, 2025
Pay: From $44.57 per hour

Procurement Projects Associate – R&D

Duration: 4 months
Location: West Point, PA 19486 (Hybrid)

Role Summary:
Deliver R&D procurement initiatives by coordinating RFx cycles, navigating contract creation, conducting SAP audits, and implementing cost and supplier performance models.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement RFIs/RFPs/RFQs using e-sourcing tools and perform structured supplier analysis.
Negotiate terms and pricing, support contract creation, and manage amendments in SAP eSourcing.
Perform contract audits for compliance (Procurement Procedure 4.3), ensuring executed documents and RTA memos are complete.
Monitor supplier performance; establish KPI-driven continuous improvement plans.
Champion change through program/project management, diversify supplier pool, and share insights across the team.

Qualifications:

BA/BS required; MBA preferred.
3–5 years in strategic sourcing within pharmaceutical R&D or related industries.
Proficient in SAP Ariba/Hana eSourcing (training available), Qlik, and MS Office.
Strong negotiation, analysis, communication, and leadership skills.