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Senior Purchasing Analyst
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A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$45,224 / year median in Wisconsin
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Purchasing Analyst Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals - 2.4 Madison, WI Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $75,000 a year 14 hours ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building ERP systems Bachelor's degree Automated procurement systems Purchasing management systems (technically supported) Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq ARWR) is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing. Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates. Arrowhead's corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need. The Position The Senior Purchasing Analyst is a key member of the Finance organization at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals and plays a critical role in supporting the mission by ensuring the timely and efficient purchase of goods and services. This position serves as a strategic partner to the business, acting as a subject matter expert for designated functional areas and providing purchasing guidance and support. In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver purchasing solutions that enable scientific and operational progress. You will also work with external suppliers to optimize pricing, service levels, and overall supplier performance while ensuring a positive experience for business partners. As part of a fast-growing organization, the Senior Purchasing Analyst will contribute to the continuous improvement and evolution of purchasing processes, helping to drive efficiency, scalability, and value across the company This role is full-time onsite, 5 days a week in Verona, WI. Responsibilities Partner with assigned departments to understand their purchasing needs and help drive sourcing, vendor and purchasing decisions. Assist internal business partners with purchase requests, compile and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders according to established procedures. Manage urgent purchase requests and independently manage priorities. Mitigate purchasing, delivery and/or lead time issues. Support the implementation of technology that supports more efficient purchasing. Serve as liaison between internal team and vendor, communicating pricing and performance needs to vendor. Support department procurement activities by analyzing spend and determining future supply needs. Collaborate with Purchasing team to make decisions that impact efficiency and effectiveness of the team. Recommend preferred vendors and consolidation opportunities. Lead meetings with internal stakeholders to drive efficient processes and a high level of procedure compliance. Requirements Bachelor's degree in finance or life sciences 4 years of experience in finance, buyer, or purchasing role Highly organized Self-motivated and a self-starter Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage timeline Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels within an organization High attention to detail Experience using ERP system Intermediate to advanced Microsoft suite skills including Outlook, Excel, and Word Preferred 2 years of experience in a purchasing-related role at a biotech company Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package. Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located. California Applicant Privacy Policy