Associate Procurement Specialist - OptymEdge

Overview<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Job Posting Title</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>India Remote/Ahmedabad/Bengaluru/New Delhi</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients’ lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We’re looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Primary Purpose</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">The Associate Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement of clinical materials, equipment, and supplies, ensuring timely delivery to study sites. The ideal candidate is proactive, precise, and able to navigate both domestic and international sourcing requirements critical to clinical trial success.</span> </span></p> <br>Responsibilities<br><br><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Receive, review, and process internal purchase requests for clinical trial materials, lab supplies, and equipment.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Source and submit orders to approved vendors, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Track shipments of clinical trial supplies, providing status updates to stakeholders.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Coordinate international shipments, including customs documentation, regulatory compliance, and tracking.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Verify receipt of materials, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to study specifications.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Maintain organized records of purchase orders, shipments, vendor communications, and regulatory documentation.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Assist in resolving issues related to delayed shipments, discrepancies, or damaged clinical materials.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Support the procurement team in optimizing processes for efficiency and compliance in a clinical trial environment.<br></span></li></ul> <br>Qualifications<br><br><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) </span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously and meet strict timelines.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Willingness to learn about international shipping and regulatory requirements for clinical trial materials.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Ebrima;">Previous experience or internships in clinical trials, healthcare, or supply chain is a plus.</span></li><li>Highly detail-oriented and methodical.</li><li>Proactive problem solver with strong follow-through.</li><li>Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</li><li>Collaborative and adaptable to a fast-paced clinical environment.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>CONNECT WITH US!</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; 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