About INOVIO

INOVIO is a biotechnology company focused on rapidly bringing to market precisely designed DNA medicines to treat and protect people from infectious diseases, cancer, and diseases associated with HPV. INOVIO is the first and only company to have clinically demonstrated that a DNA medicine can be delivered directly into cells in the body via a proprietary smart device to produce an efficacious, robust and tolerable immune response. Partners and collaborators include Advaccine, ApolloBio Corporation, AstraZeneca, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)/Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND)/Department of Defense (DOD), HIV Vaccines Trial Network, International Vaccine Institute (IVI), Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC), National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Ology Bioservices, the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, Plumbline Life Sciences, Regeneron, Richter-Helm BioLogics, Roche/Genentech, Thermo Fisher Scientific, University of Pennsylvania, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, and The Wistar Institute. For more information, visit www.inovio.com.

Job summary

The temporary Buyer II is a well-organized individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This position interfaces primarily with the medical device manufacturing, engineering and R&D departments but has interaction with all levels of the company. The temporary Buyer II is responsible for the purchase and management of R&D, engineering and production material ensures that raw material components, lab supplies, chemicals, animals, equipment, services and other department needs are available to satisfy the business partner requirements. In addition, the temporary Buyer II is expected to develop purchasing control documentation in compliance with the current Quality Policy, cGMP and additional standards.

Essential job functions and duties

• Assist business partners (engineers and scientists) with their supply, equipment and service procurement needs.
• Initiate contact with prospective vendors, ensure NDA’s are in place, negotiate pricing, review quotes, product availability, terms of sales and lead times.
• Assist in qualifying vendors by submitting and receiving appropriate documentation based on SOP’s and analyzing supplier operations.
• Review, update and release SOP’s based on continuous improvement programs, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for lab supplies, chemicals, in vivo study models, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, services and/or supplies necessary for operation of the department.
• Support Buyer/Planners in converting purchase requisitions to POs.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company specification, policy and enforce every contract term set with each vendor.
• Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
• Follow up on orders placed, verify delivery, expedite, maintain POs, and if necessary, approve payment and maintain appropriate records utilizing ERP reports.
• Maintain PO status log for internal customers to communicate current delivery status.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
• Update and Maintain spreadsheets to track material demand
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained
• Minimum 2 years of Purchasing and Supply Chain experience
• Prior medical device experience preferred.
• Highly effective negotiation skills.
• Proficient in contract generation and management, as well as supplier relationship management.
• Experience with supply chain and material supply processes.
• ERP experience a plus
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and communicate technical specifications
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Lean Manufacturing, TCO, Six Sigma or other Continuous Improvement experience preferred
• Experience with FDA GMP Part 820, CE, UL and ISO 13485 preferred.
• Proficient with writing SOPs and Purchasing documentation
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy of work performed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Disclaimer

INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. In keeping with our policy, INOVIO will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job titles the most qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, creed, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

A current US work authorization is required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. INOVIO offers an attractive benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Important notice to employment businesses/agencies

INOVIO does not accept referrals from employment agencies unless written authorization from the INOVIO Human Resources department has been provided. In the absence of written authorization, any actions undertaken by employment agencies shall be deemed to have been performed without our consent and therefore INOVIO will not be liable for any fees arising from employment agency referrals in respect to current or future position vacancies at INOVIO.