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Purchasing Specialist

WepclinicalMorrisville, North Carolina, US8h ago

Join our growing team at WEP Clinical, where innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to patient care drive everything we do. We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, brings strong initiative, and is motivated to grow. If you are passionate about advancing clinical research and placing patients at the center of your work, we would love to hear from you. Explore the exciting opportunities at WEP Clinical and take the next step in your career by applying today.

Role Objectives

The WEP Clinical Purchasing Specialist is responsible for assisting with the sourcing and procurement of a wide range of products, including medical devices, phlebotomy supplies, ancillaries, disposables, and medicines from global suppliers to meet customer demand. This role involves coordinating purchase requests, obtaining quotes, and working closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and competitive pricing. The Purchasing Specialist supports the team in managing procurement processes to maintain smooth supply chain operations.

The Ideal Candidate:

Strong Communicator

Positive Attitude

Skilled Liaison

Adaptable

What You'll Do:

Source and purchase medical devices, lab equipment, phlebotomy supplies, ancillaries, disposables and selected medicines from global suppliers

Receive internal requests from WEP service lines and identify best-fit products to meet project and patient needs

Partner closely with Nursing, R&D/CTS, EAP/NPP, Clinical Trial and Patient Advocacy teams to support their procurement requirements

Maintain up-to-date records and spreadsheets (e.g. Rajic, trackers) with product, supplier and project details

Research, identify and onboard new suppliers to expand WEP’s non-medicinal sourcing network

Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers to secure competitive, cost-effective deals

Raise purchase orders (POs), coordinate inbound shipments and support logistics with customs clearance, tracking and warehouse transfers

Support warehouse operations, including PO creation, basic product quality checks and kit assembly activities

Collaborate with Finance and service line leaders to resolve invoice, statement and other supplier-related financial queries

Ensure timely order fulfilment and day-to-day issue resolution while operating in line with GDP guidelines and the WEP Quality Management System

What You'll Need:

Bachelor’s degree, ideally in science, business, pharmaceuticals, or finance

1-3+ years’ experience in sourcing and procurement, preferably in pharma or life sciences

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel, and confidence working with procurement or ERP systems

Clear and professional communication skills for effective collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Basic understanding of GMP/GDP or other regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical procurement (or willingness to learn)

Detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset with a strong focus on accuracy and process compliance

Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a cross-functional team

Fluency in additional languages is an advantage, but not essential

What We Offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, HSA

Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance

401K safe harbor plan and company match

Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time

Paid maternity & paternity leave

What Sets Us Apart:

WEP Clinical partners with sponsors to help patients and physicians gain early access to medicines when no other treatment options are available. WEP Clinical has over 15 years of experience distributing products to over 120 countries worldwide to treat unmet patient needs.

We're Committed to Our Team:

WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth and development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about our team events, and all that we do to support our employees.

We're Committed to DEI:

At WEP Clinical, acceptance, recognition, and engagement are the core of our DEI values. We are committed to giving employees opportunities for personal and professional success and growth, embracing everyone's unique identities.

Our services include:

Access Programs

Clinical Trial Services

Patient Site Solutions

Clinical Trial Supply

Market Access and Commercialization

WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment.

WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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