Supply Chain Specialist III

Description:

Responsibilities:
Manage sourcing requests and internal Kite Item Requests
Request quotes, samples, and documentation from suppliers
Onboards suppliers and materials into the ERP system(s)
Serves as the SME (subject matter expert) for the Go to Market Process (RFI, RFP, RFx)
including eSourcing tools such as Ariba Sourcing.
Conducts analysis to support sourcing activities (RFx, negotiations, category strategy,
business case development, savings initiatives)
Sourcing Assessment of Supplier Change Notifications
Works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to address their needs and ensure
AQSCI from the supplier base
Administration of Confidently and or Statement of Work agreements under the direction of the
Category Leads
Engages with various Tech Ops functions such as Planning, Logistics, PD, MSAT and
Quality for appropriate programs and projects
Partners with Category Leads to drive Supplier Diversity, Sustainability, Savings,
Inflation Mgmt, and other sourcing initiatives
Works with internal cross functional teams and suppliers to resolve invoice issues in a
timely manner
Facilities supplier escalations / issues and coordinates resolution with internal
stakeholders
Work with Category Leads to support supplier business review meetings
Maintains the pricing, taxonomy, and other vendor master data utilizing GPLM and
other system tools
Basic Qualifications:
MA / MS degree with 3+ years of Supply Chain and/or Operations and/or Purchasing experience
OR
BS / BA degree with 5+ years of the aforementioned experience
OR
High School degree with 9+ years of the aforementioned experience

Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years experience in regulated industries, preferably with an understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, its quality requirements and GMPs
2+ years experience coordinating or contributing to Change Control process within regulated industries
1+ years Experience in purchasing of raw materials, packaging, supplies, consumables, lab, logistics and services
Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle and or SAP preferred) or ability to learn systems quickly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated financial acumen
Ability to effectively use and present data through MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, Smartsheet s and other Reporting Tools
Ability to build positive relationships and partnerships internally and with external suppliers
Self-motivated and detail-oriented who collaborates well in a cross-functional matrix environment with an ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel
Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment and able to adjust workload based on upon changing priorities
Time management skills to tackle critical, high impact tasks, in a consolidated timeframe