Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is hiring a

Senior Procurement Specialist (Contract Position)

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Vir Biotechnology is a commercial-stage immunology company focused on combining immunologic insights with cutting-edge technologies to treat and prevent serious infectious diseases. Vir has assembled four technology platforms that are designed to stimulate and enhance the immune system by exploiting critical observations of natural immune processes. Its current development pipeline consists of product candidates targeting COVID-19, hepatitis B and hepatitis D viruses, influenza A and human immunodeficiency virus.

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company passionate about equality, inclusion, and respect. When everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best, we will collectively deliver outstanding results. We are proud to have been ranked the fastest-growing company in North America on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™.

Vir Biotechnology is a commercial-stage immunology company focused on combining immunologic insights with cutting-edge technologies to treat and prevent serious infectious diseases. Vir has assembled four technology platforms that are designed to stimulate and enhance the immune system by exploiting critical observations of natural immune processes. Its current development pipeline consists of product candidates targeting COVID-19, hepatitis B virus, influenza A and human immunodeficiency virus. The success of our colleagues drives the success of our Mission and we have an ongoing commitment to creating a company passionate about equality, inclusion, and respect.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Collaborate with scientific and other functional stakeholders and end-users to support development of Vir RFQ/RFP business requirements and to conduct market assessment via RFQ/RFP events, including preparation and issuance of RFQ/RFP, evaluation of vendor response(s), selection and award of business.
  • Responsible for procurement activities including purchase order (PO) creation and management, cost/price analysis, inventory, and vendor management in accordance with Vir operating policies and procedures.
  • Support managing key internal/external relationships and support day to day needs (i.e. Research and Process Development stakeholders and scientists, lab managers, IT, Finance)
  • Maintain and advocate a continuous improvement mindset to identify process improvement and system enhancement opportunities for leadership consideration.
  • Collaborate with R&D, IT, Legal, and other functions as needed to support other categories of spend, stakeholders, and requests.
  • Manage lab equipment procurement needs across Vir (i.e quotes, placing orders, logistics, lead-times, and scheduling).
  • Manage consumable ordering across lab sites and relevant suppliers' relationships
  • Support lab sites' day-to-day lab ordering activities (i.e. equipment, supplies and services) by managing lab orders, aligning with budget, and supporting FP&A reconciliation
  • Track cost savings and avoidance as well as value-added activities in Procurement tracker.
  • Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure appropriate match of invoices to open purchase orders and support PO close process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 5+ years of supply chain, sourcing, procurement, or other relevant experience preferably in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry
  • Minimum of undergraduate level degree with a major in business, supply chain or related field
  • Procurement and/or finance software system experience (i.e. Coupa, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
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Vir’s compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person’s experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes: compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir benefits and perks such as: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, child care reimbursement, education reimbursement, 401K match and lunch for all lab essential personnel!

Vir is an equal opportunity employer.  We value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Human Resources to request accommodation.

Vir Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for Vir. Unsolicited resumes sent to Vir from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Vir and do not obligate Vir to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees.

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