Senior Procurement Analyst

Location:

Durham, NC, US

Company: oxfordbiom

Join Us in Changing Lives

At OXB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the world—and we’re looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful.

Following the expansion of our US footprint with the acquisition of a new commercial-scale viral vector facility in Durham, North Carolina we have some new opportunities to join us.

We’re currently recruiting for an on-site Senior Analyst, Procurement to join our Quality team. We seek a highly motivated and organized individual with experience working in a vendor-facing role supporting a GMP biotech/pharmaceutical operation to help evolve our Supply Chain & Procurement organization into an audit-ready, partner-enabling, GxP-compliant function. To play a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Your responsibilities in this role would be:

• Communicate site material demand to suppliers and lead material planning to ensure inventory levels meet the demand plan.
• Assist in the implementation of SAP at the site.
• Work collaboratively with the MSAT and tech transfer team to develop the bill of materials and lead the enrollment process of any new raw materials identified.
• Monitor supply markets and work with suppliers to learn of any potential disruptions to supply and communicate to internal stakeholders.
• Collaboratively develop risk monitoring & mitigation plans with Supply Chain, MSAT, QA, and Supplier Quality for critical raw material suppliers.
• Prepare, distribute and analyze responses to request for proposal (RFP); support supplier evaluation and selection process; Identify sources of supply and services, and develop relationships with suppliers.
• In coordination with Facilities and Engineering, develops and executes indirect category sourcing strategies, and the identification of cost savings opportunities.
• In collaboration with internal stakeholders, resolve supplier service issues as needed.
• Work closely with Legal to ensure contract terms are supported by OXB.
• Negotiating agreements and ensure compliance to existing contracts as appropriate for direct/indirect materials and service suppliers.
• Collaborating with QA and Supplier Quality to ensure suppliers meet GxP requirements.
• Perform supplier negotiations on one-off purchases that are not covered by an existing contract or sourcing strategy.
• Co-create strong business relationships with Suppliers and internal customer groups and key processes as needed.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in Procurement processes, tools, and templates.
  
  

We are Looking For:

• BA or BS Degree
• 3 years served in a Procurement-related role (1 years if MBA)
• 2 years of experience at a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
• Experience with MS Office, ERP/MRP, and QMS systems.
• Knowledge of GMP and other regulatory requirements.
• Very strong influencing capabilities with an ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and across different functions.
• Demonstrated understanding of spend analysis, sourcing systems, savings reporting, and Supplier Relationship Management
• Procurement qualification and certification a plus (CPM, CPSM)
  
  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

About Us:

OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO with a mission to enable its clients to deliver life changing therapies to patients around the world. One of the original pioneers in cell and gene therapy, we have more than 30 years of experience in viral vectors; the driving force behind the majority of gene therapies.

OXB collaborates with some of the world’s most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, providing viral vector development and manufacturing expertise in lentivirus, adeno-associated virus (AAV) and adenoviral vectors. OXB’s world-class capabilities span from early-stage development to commercialisation. These capabilities are supported by robust quality-assurance systems, analytical methods, and depth of regulatory expertise.

Why Join Us?

• 💸 Competitive total reward packages
• 🧘 Wellbeing programs that support your mental and physical health
• 🚀 Career development opportunities to help you grow and thrive
• 🤝 Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• 🧪 State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities
• 🌍 A company that lives its values: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respect
  
  

We want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, we’re future-focused and growing fast. We succeed together—through passion, commitment, and teamwork.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh