Procurement / Senior Procurement Specialist (Onsite)

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join Attovia’s Finance Organization. You will be responsible for procurement operations related to materials, supplies, and services. 

• Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage the new vendor onboarding process to ensure new vendors are set up timely while meeting Attovia’s compliance policies. 
• Manage vendor database to ensure it is up to date and accurate. 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, ensuring alignment with company needs and objectives. 
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure suppliers meet those requirements.

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders (POs) in compliance with company policies. 
• Monitor the status of purchase orders (POs) to ensure timely delivery and fulfillment, and promptly close them upon completion.
• Work with IT on hardware/software procurement.

• Negotiate contracts and discounts with vendors to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
• Review vendor proposals and agreements, ensuring terms are favorable and risks are mitigated.
• Consider stakeholder priorities when negotiating with vendors to ensure solutions align with broader business goals.

• Work closely with the Accounts Payable (A/P) team to reconcile invoice discrepancies and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Resolve payment disputes and discrepancies promptly to maintain positive vendor relationships.

• Collaborate with Contract Management and internal stakeholders to identify pain points and optimize procurement workflows. 
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement systems, policies and procedures.

• Create regular reports on spending trends, vendor performance, and procurement efficiency.
• Develop KPIs for the procurement process and track improvements. 

• Collaborate with Facilities Manager to coordinate shipments and deliveries.
• Support lab team and Facilities Manager with operational needs. 

• Provide ad-hoc support as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or similar fields with a minimum of five (5) years of procurement, supply chain, or related experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiations.
• Experience with purchasing systems such as Procurify, Coupa, or similar.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

About Attovia 

Attovia is creating a pipeline of biotherapeutics with initial focus immune-mediated disease. The company leverages Attobody™, a novel biologics platform, to generate small format biparatopic binders that expand the addressable target universe across disease areas and can offer stronger efficacy, faster speed to response, and an improved safety profile than traditional approaches. We are currently progressing multiple programs across immune-mediated disease indications.

Our culture is centered around five core pillars: 

• Integrity

• Learning & Growth 

• Drive for Excellence 

• Innovation 

• Teamwork & Collaboration 

We take pride in fostering a strong team and dynamic work environment, and we are seeking individuals who align with our values and contribute to a positive and impactful workplace.   

Attovia is located in San Carlos, CA.

Attovia is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.  

Learn more about Attovia: www.attovia.com