Senior Procurement Coordinator

United Therapeutics • Rtp, NC

5h • $65,000 - $71,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Procurement Coordinator is responsible for the procurement of (GMP) materials and consumables for the manufacturing of regenerative medicines. The role is part of the Bioengineered Organ Operations team. Lead procurement activities for manufacturing and laboratory materials, consumables, and services, ensuring continuity of supply and alignment with operational needs Submit and manage purchase order (PO) requisitions in SAP and Winshuttle, including PO creation, tracking, and closure Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, communicating order status, backorders, shipment details, and delivery updates to manufacturing teams Proactively follow up on backordered or discontinued materials, identify alternate products or suppliers, and evaluate more cost-effective purchasing options where appropriate Manage purchase orders, including standing POs and blanket purchase orders, and maintain vendor delivery schedules Collaborate with manufacturing, laboratory, and supply chain teams to maintain master inventory lists, material records, and related documentation Monitor inventory levels and support forecasting of future procurement needs by running consumption, inventory, and spend reports in SAP Perform financial analysis of procurement expenditures, including tracking spend, monitoring open PO balances, and supporting budget visibility Source GMP-grade materials and coordinate with vendors to obtain and maintain required documentation (e.g., Certificates of Analysis, Certificates of Origin, ISO certifications, etc.) Set up new material and product information in SAP, and update existing material master records as required Contact vendors to request price quotations, negotiate pricing or discounts, and obtain required documentation Submit new vendor credit applications to Accounts Payable for review and approval, and coordinate new vendor setup in Winshuttle/SAP Submit contracts, quotes, and related documentation to the outsourcing team for processing; maintain contract trackers and archive executed agreements, POs, and vendor files in designated repositories Ensure procurement activities comply with GMP, quality, and internal procurement policies May handle human tissue, cells, and/or materials that come into contact with human cells and may carry infectious agents, in accordance with applicable safety and biosafety procedures

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or Associate Degree in supply chain, business, engineering, life sciences, or related discipline
• 4+ years of related experience with a H.S. Diploma/Associate Degree or 2+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's Degree
• Working knowledge of procurement lifecycle management, including requisitions, purchase orders, invoicing, and vendor follow-up
• Experience managing standing purchase orders and blanket purchase orders
• Ability to monitor inventory levels, track consumption, and support demand forecasting
• Understanding of backorder resolution, alternate sourcing, and vendor substitution strategies
• Familiarity with cost analysis and identifying cost-effective purchasing options
• Proficiency in SAP for purchase order management, inventory tracking, reporting, and material master maintenance
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., trackers, spend analysis, inventory reports)
• Ability to maintain organized electronic document repositories
• Understanding of GMP principles as they relate to procurement, materials management, and vendor qualification
• Knowledge of sourcing GMP-grade materials and maintaining supplier documentation (e.g., COA, COO, ISO certifications)
• Experience communicating with vendors to obtain quotations, pricing, lead times, and documentation
• Basic negotiation skills for pricing, discounts, and delivery terms
• Ability to track and analyze procurement spend, open PO balances, and budget impact
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate supply risks
• Excellent professional documentation and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with manufacturing and other departments effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, business, engineering, life sciences, or related discipline
• Experience using Winshuttle for SAP transactions and data uploads
• Awareness of biosafety considerations when handling human tissue, cells, or materials that may carry infectious agents

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for manufacturing and laboratory materials, consumables, and services, ensuring continuity of supply and alignment with operational needs
• Submit and manage purchase order (PO) requisitions in SAP and Winshuttle, including PO creation, tracking, and closure
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, communicating order status, backorders, shipment details, and delivery updates to manufacturing teams
• Proactively follow up on backordered or discontinued materials, identify alternate products or suppliers, and evaluate more cost-effective purchasing options where appropriate
• Manage purchase orders, including standing POs and blanket purchase orders, and maintain vendor delivery schedules
• Collaborate with manufacturing, laboratory, and supply chain teams to maintain master inventory lists, material records, and related documentation
• Monitor inventory levels and support forecasting of future procurement needs by running consumption, inventory, and spend reports in SAP
• Perform financial analysis of procurement expenditures, including tracking spend, monitoring open PO balances, and supporting budget visibility
• Source GMP-grade materials and coordinate with vendors to obtain and maintain required documentation (e.g., Certificates of Analysis, Certificates of Origin, ISO certifications, etc.)
• Set up new material and product information in SAP, and update existing material master records as required
• Contact vendors to request price quotations, negotiate pricing or discounts, and obtain required documentation
• Submit new vendor credit applications to Accounts Payable for review and approval, and coordinate new vendor setup in Winshuttle/SAP
• Submit contracts, quotes, and related documentation to the outsourcing team for processing; maintain contract trackers and archive executed agreements, POs, and vendor files in designated repositories
• Ensure procurement activities comply with GMP, quality, and internal procurement policies
• May handle human tissue, cells, and/or materials that come into contact with human cells and may carry infectious agents, in accordance with applicable safety and biosafety procedures

Benefits

• Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more.
• For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED