Senior Procurement Specialist

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. Crinetics is known for its inclusive workplace culture. We are also a dog-friendly workplace. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the day-to-day procurement activities including, but not limited to, supplier onboarding requests, requisitions & PO life cycle management in Coupa.

Additionally, the Senior Procurement Specialist acts as the point of contact for procurement requests and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

• Take ownership of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle (supplier onboarding and deactivation, PR setup and approvals, PO approvals, closures, change orders setup and approvals, Invoice resolution, Catalogs setup, etc) for relevant requests.
• Support the company initiatives with market research of vendors, pricing, quotes, catalogs, and other such information to promote continuous improvement for procurement.
• Lead the analysis and preparation of regularly scheduled reports to support partner functions.
• Support and adhere to Procurement policies, procedures, and workflows for all our systems;
   
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to effectively solicit quotes, address, and resolve issues related to price, delivery and/or quality of goods and services.

• Identify and execute opportunities to increase number of suppliers on the Coupa Portal and streamline the procurement process
• Review and negotiate simple to moderately complex contracts for goods and services.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information to develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem-solving situations with internal departments.
• Conduct end user training and mentor other procurement specialists as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  
   

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience with 5 years of experience minimum in a procurement role
• Hands-on experience using P2P software like Coupa, Ariba, Oracle etc.
• Effective collaboration, communication, and internal/external negotiation skills.
• Extensive knowledge of procurement policies and procedures. Demonstrates flexibility to adapt to continuous process improvements.
• Strong send of urgency and initiative skills, with a positive/can-do/take-charge attitude, a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Solid analytical and computer skills, including knowledge of Excel, Word and other MS Office products.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to upkeep sensitive and confidential information
• Must be able to work independently as well as be a team-player, in a fast paced environment.

Preferred:

• Experience in regulated industry/Lifesciences for the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.

Laboratory Activities (if applicable): Biology and chemical laboratory environment experience needed. Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.

Travel:

You may be required to travel for up to 5% of your time.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Total Compensation:

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience and education. Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Salary Range

In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match. We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.