Procurement Buyer [Contract]

Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene-edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer.

Overview

The Procurement Buyer will execute operational source-to-purchase order activities including multi-level processing and methodology—both business-initiated and procurement-driven—to maximize value, adherence to compliance guidelines, and successful project execution with a focus on stakeholder support. You will partner closely with stakeholders and internal business partners to translate requirements into effective sourcing strategies, supporting transactional procurement efforts, ensuring seamless conversion of procure to pay process in direct relation to the requisition to purchase order function.

In this role you will be reporting to the Manager of Procurement Operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage purchase requisitions across business units, applying procurement, legal, and financial guidelines.
• Execute sourcing activities—documenting requirements and reporting, conducting analysis and negotiations, and drafting required documentation.
• Collaborate daily with the Requisition to Pay (R2P), operational and internal stakeholders’ teams to streamline requisition processing to meet high standard of operational and institutional oversight guidelines.
• Track operational metrics and reporting, escalating, and resolving procurement, contracting, and compliance issues as needed.
• Accurate and complete review of goods, services supporting documentation to meet process and auditing requirements.
• Assist with the integration and optimization of procurement systems to enhance end-to-end workflows.
• Management of shared emails, related spreadsheets and files.
• Serve as a day-to-day procurement liaison for internal stakeholders, aligning with global procurement objectives.
• Deliver operational procurement solutions to meet evolving business needs.
• Provide transactional procurement support (i.e. legal, financial inquiries and updates, Accounts Payable purchase order and requisition inquires and updates, new user inquiries and support) 

Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelors degree, with business related degree preferred
• 1–3 years of end-to-end procurement experience, encompassing sourcing, supplier management, and transactional procurement.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and rectify errors in deliverables prior to finalization.
• Demonstrated strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage workloads effectively in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into procurement requirements and deliver excellent customer service.
• Familiarity with procure to pay systems (e.g., Coupa, Conga, SAP Ariba, ORO, Point Purchasing, eSourcing).
• Experience or knowledge of Center of Excellence or Shared Services operating environments

Physical Demands and Activities Required

The physical demands described here represent those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform these functions.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to move about within an office or remote workspace and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
• Visual acuity sufficient for preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer screens, and extensive reading
• Repetitive motion involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to communicate effectively to exchange information
• Cognitive: Ability to engage in analytical, conceptual, and problem‑solving activities in a dynamic business environment

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office or remote work environment and requires routine use of standard office equipment and technology. Employees working remotely are expected to maintain a safe workspace free from recognized hazards.

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