Werfen North America
Biologics Procurement Supervisor
Werfen North America, Norcross, Georgia, United States, 30092
Overview
This position will perform a variety of supervisory tasks and duties associated with managing the supply of red blood cells and other blood products needed for production of Red Cell, Solid Phase and Serum product lines. This position will monitor risks and initiate mitigations to prevent biological sourced supply interruptions at the different sites. This position will serve as the key SME in supporting the Commercial team for advanced customer support and new business opportunities and serve as the SME to support all sites for investigations, process improvements and product development involving biological material. This position will support internal surveys. This position will assist with revisions and creations of SOPs, forms, and attachments. Responsibilities
Ensure that the activities of the department are organized and completed according to documented protocols by providing direct supervision and scheduling of department staff. Oversee proper allocation of red cell components to meet product specifications, manufacturing commitments, international regulatory requirements, in-house investigations, and customer expectations. Review departmental records for legibility and storage according to procedure/work-instruction-defined protocols and time frames. Assist with projects such as upgrades to the Blood Donor Management System (BDMS) and annual schedule development. Provide support to investigations, complaints, and deviations as necessary. Locate biological raw material for all Immucor sites and departments, create purchase orders, and coordinate shipping of material. Understand FDA and ISO standards applicable to the department and consequences of nonconformance. Complete other duties and projects as assigned. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Networking/Key relationships
Works closely with manufacturing operations, quality control, quality assurance, customer service, shipping, R&D, and the Commercial Team. Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position: Education:
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university; emphasis in Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology or Biochemistry. Experience 5-7 years of blood bank experience required 1-2 years of supervisory experience required Experience in supply agreements and purchasing preferred SBB required, with 2-4 years Immunohematology Reference Lab/Donor Center experience preferred Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement. Skills & Capabilities Experience with Excel, SharePoint, Outlook Customer service experience Must be available to work irregular hours including weekends and overtime as necessary to meet company requirements and production demands. Travel Requirements Donor center site visits and conferences as needed, up to 10% travel. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries
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This position will perform a variety of supervisory tasks and duties associated with managing the supply of red blood cells and other blood products needed for production of Red Cell, Solid Phase and Serum product lines. This position will monitor risks and initiate mitigations to prevent biological sourced supply interruptions at the different sites. This position will serve as the key SME in supporting the Commercial team for advanced customer support and new business opportunities and serve as the SME to support all sites for investigations, process improvements and product development involving biological material. This position will support internal surveys. This position will assist with revisions and creations of SOPs, forms, and attachments. Responsibilities
Ensure that the activities of the department are organized and completed according to documented protocols by providing direct supervision and scheduling of department staff. Oversee proper allocation of red cell components to meet product specifications, manufacturing commitments, international regulatory requirements, in-house investigations, and customer expectations. Review departmental records for legibility and storage according to procedure/work-instruction-defined protocols and time frames. Assist with projects such as upgrades to the Blood Donor Management System (BDMS) and annual schedule development. Provide support to investigations, complaints, and deviations as necessary. Locate biological raw material for all Immucor sites and departments, create purchase orders, and coordinate shipping of material. Understand FDA and ISO standards applicable to the department and consequences of nonconformance. Complete other duties and projects as assigned. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Networking/Key relationships
Works closely with manufacturing operations, quality control, quality assurance, customer service, shipping, R&D, and the Commercial Team. Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position: Education:
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university; emphasis in Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology or Biochemistry. Experience 5-7 years of blood bank experience required 1-2 years of supervisory experience required Experience in supply agreements and purchasing preferred SBB required, with 2-4 years Immunohematology Reference Lab/Donor Center experience preferred Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement. Skills & Capabilities Experience with Excel, SharePoint, Outlook Customer service experience Must be available to work irregular hours including weekends and overtime as necessary to meet company requirements and production demands. Travel Requirements Donor center site visits and conferences as needed, up to 10% travel. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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