Procurement Specialist-2

If you find science, speed, and success exhilarating, you have come to the right place.

Novavax, Inc (Nasdaq:NVAX) is a biotechnology company that creates transformational vaccines that address some of the world's most pressing infectious diseases. We have more than a decade of experience contending with some of the world's most devastating diseases, including COVID-19, seasonal influenza, RSV, Ebola, MERS, and SARS. Hard-won lessons and significant advances illustrate that our proven technology has tremendous potential to make a substantial contribution to public health worldwide.

Our scientists are committed to developing vaccine candidates for some of the world's toughest viral threats by utilizing the power of our innovative recombinant nanoparticle vaccine platform. Our vaccine technology combines the power and speed of genetic engineering with the immunogenicity enhancing properties of our Matrix-M adjuvant to efficiently produce highly immunogenic particles targeting some of the most pressing viral infectious diseases.

Novavax, Inc. is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland with additional facilities in Uppsala, Sweden and Bohumil, Czech Republic.

Job Summary

Essential Functions

* Handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, pricing and reporting such changes in a timely manner as required.

* Contribute to the Vendor Management Relations team, to include acting as a liaison between suppliers and departments, to resolve any issues brought by the Vendor Management Relations team.

* Manage Supply Chain risk management activities and identify alternate GMP sourcing opportunities.

* Perform all tactical buying functions needed to support production and administrative operations for all Novavax US sites, with the objective to maximize material availability while maintaining a strategic inventory plan.

* Effectively process inventory, expense, and service related purchase orders. Negotiate price and delivery, along with terms and conditions.

* Managing orders to ensure materials meet the required delivery schedule(s).

* Solicit quotations for materials and services.

* Act as lead for assigned projects and programs to support the Procurement Department.

* Work with Finance and Materials Management staff to reconcile any invoice and/or receiving related issues.

* Work with the Procurement Manager to maintain Procurement data within the ERP system (i.e. pricing, part numbers, supplier related information, etc.).

* Maintain compliance with SOX and government contract requirements.

* Participate in the purchasing process training sessions for new employees, along with periodic "refresher" training for existing employees.

* Provide exceptional customer service to internal customers.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Competent knowledge of procurement techniques and processes; including contract/price negotiation, inventory management, cost reduction programs, and supplier management.
• Competent knowledge of bio/pharma products
• Must be organized, possess time management skills, and be able to manage changing priorities. Develops processes and acts as a catalyst for change.
• Possesses excellent analytical and problem solving skills, along with some financial acumen.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and organizational abilities.

Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications

• 5-7 years of procurement experience; a GMP background within the pharma or biotech industries strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but relevant Procurement experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Expertise with ERP / MRP Systems; knowledge of SAP S/4HANA system is required
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly MS Excel and Outlook.

Novavax offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity grants, professional career development/growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Novavax is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment and advancement opportunities are available to all individuals on an at-will basis, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, protective hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Except where prohibited by applicable state law, this position requires that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation or qualify for an exemption.