Purchasing / Procurement Specialist - Part Time - Remote
Over one million people in the world today are fighting blood cancer. While a traditional allogeneic stem cell transplant has been the best hope for many patients, the transplant itself can prove fatal or lead to serious conditions, such as graft versus host disease.
Orca Bio's investigational, high-precision cell therapies are designed to replace a patient's compromised blood and immune system with a healthy one, while dramatically lowering the risk of developing life-threatening or debilitating transplant-related side-effects. The first application of Orca Bio’s platform is in blood cancer where the unmet need is most acute; with a robust pipeline of promising cell therapies, we plan to extend into autoimmune diseases and genetic blood disorders as well.
As a Purchasing/Procurement Specialist at Orca Bio (15-20 hours/week, open-ended contract position), you will play a crucial role in managing vendors, generating purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and overseeing the material receipt process. Your responsibilities will contribute directly to the efficient operation of our cell therapy initiatives. Responsibilities: Vendor Management: - Identify, assess, and manage relationships with suppliers of cell therapy-related materials and services.- Communicate effectively with vendors to negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.- Monitor vendor performance and address any issues or concerns in a timely manner. Purchase Order Generation:- Partner with Accounting team to assist in generation of accurate and timely purchase orders based on procurement needs and specifications.- Ensure purchase orders are processed efficiently and comply with internal policies and procedures.- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm order details and resolve discrepancies if any. Delivery Tracking:- Track and monitor the status of incoming deliveries to ensure on-time receipt of materials.- Coordinate with logistics and receiving teams to facilitate smooth delivery processes.Address any delivery delays or issues and communicate updates to relevant parties. Material Receipt Process:- Oversee the material receipt process, including inspection, verification, and documentation.- Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Inventory Management teams to ensure compliance with quality standards.- Maintain accurate records of received materials and update inventory systems accordingly. Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.- 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, with a focus on vendor management and purchase order processing.- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and logistics coordination.- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.- Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).The anticipated pay rate for this contract position is $25-35/hour, depending on experience and location.
Who we are
We are driven by a passion for science and compassion for patients. We act with urgency to ensure our treatments are one day accessible to all patients who need them.
We strive to do things right, and to embody our core values of passion, courage, and integrity. Excellence in our work means the potential to unlock a better quality of life for our patients, and with that comes tremendous responsibility.
We innovate daily on a path that hasn’t been paved. This means we lean heavily on our entrepreneurial spirit and are comfortable taking calculated risks to achieve progress toward our mission. It means we aren’t afraid to ask “why not,” and encourage lively discourse around rethinking the status quo.
We work hard to preserve our start-up culture rooted in camaraderie and leadership by example - by everyone, regardless of title.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and have seen how our differences - when celebrated and woven together - create stronger and more lasting solutions that better serve our team, our partners, and most importantly, our patients and the providers who treat them.
Notice to staffing firms
Orca Bio does not accept resumes from staffing agencies with which we do not have a written agreement and specific engagement for a particular opening. Our employment activities, inquiries and offers are managed through our HR/Talent department, and all candidates are presented through this channel only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Apply
Orca Bio's investigational, high-precision cell therapies are designed to replace a patient's compromised blood and immune system with a healthy one, while dramatically lowering the risk of developing life-threatening or debilitating transplant-related side-effects. The first application of Orca Bio’s platform is in blood cancer where the unmet need is most acute; with a robust pipeline of promising cell therapies, we plan to extend into autoimmune diseases and genetic blood disorders as well.
As a Purchasing/Procurement Specialist at Orca Bio (15-20 hours/week, open-ended contract position), you will play a crucial role in managing vendors, generating purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and overseeing the material receipt process. Your responsibilities will contribute directly to the efficient operation of our cell therapy initiatives. Responsibilities: Vendor Management: - Identify, assess, and manage relationships with suppliers of cell therapy-related materials and services.- Communicate effectively with vendors to negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.- Monitor vendor performance and address any issues or concerns in a timely manner. Purchase Order Generation:- Partner with Accounting team to assist in generation of accurate and timely purchase orders based on procurement needs and specifications.- Ensure purchase orders are processed efficiently and comply with internal policies and procedures.- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm order details and resolve discrepancies if any. Delivery Tracking:- Track and monitor the status of incoming deliveries to ensure on-time receipt of materials.- Coordinate with logistics and receiving teams to facilitate smooth delivery processes.Address any delivery delays or issues and communicate updates to relevant parties. Material Receipt Process:- Oversee the material receipt process, including inspection, verification, and documentation.- Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Inventory Management teams to ensure compliance with quality standards.- Maintain accurate records of received materials and update inventory systems accordingly. Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.- 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, with a focus on vendor management and purchase order processing.- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and logistics coordination.- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.- Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).The anticipated pay rate for this contract position is $25-35/hour, depending on experience and location.
Who we are
We are driven by a passion for science and compassion for patients. We act with urgency to ensure our treatments are one day accessible to all patients who need them.
We strive to do things right, and to embody our core values of passion, courage, and integrity. Excellence in our work means the potential to unlock a better quality of life for our patients, and with that comes tremendous responsibility.
We innovate daily on a path that hasn’t been paved. This means we lean heavily on our entrepreneurial spirit and are comfortable taking calculated risks to achieve progress toward our mission. It means we aren’t afraid to ask “why not,” and encourage lively discourse around rethinking the status quo.
We work hard to preserve our start-up culture rooted in camaraderie and leadership by example - by everyone, regardless of title.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and have seen how our differences - when celebrated and woven together - create stronger and more lasting solutions that better serve our team, our partners, and most importantly, our patients and the providers who treat them.
Notice to staffing firms
Orca Bio does not accept resumes from staffing agencies with which we do not have a written agreement and specific engagement for a particular opening. Our employment activities, inquiries and offers are managed through our HR/Talent department, and all candidates are presented through this channel only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Apply
Job Profile
SkillsLogistics Coordination Negotiation Procurement Processes Vendor Management
Tasks- Generate purchase orders
- Manage vendor relationships
- Oversee material receipt process
- Track deliveries
3+ years
Education