Co-op, Procurement

<div class="content-intro"><div><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></div> <div> </div> <div><em>Be a hero for our rare disease patients</em></div> <div><em> </em></div> <div>At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them. </div> <div> </div> <div>Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.</div> <div> </div> <div>If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team<em>. </em></div></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Position Summary:</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>ultra</strong>dedicated – Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities</em></p> <p>The Intern- Co-op role will be an integral member of the Ultragenyx Finance team. This individual will be involved in the procurement activities for all the Ultragenyx departments of the Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Bedford. The scope of procurement is mainly raw materials, single use systems and packaging.</p> <p>A successful candidate must have strong analytical capabilities, be a self-starter, have experience within the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry, the ability to collaborate cross-functionally, and be curious about the technology, the science of gene therapy. The candidate will be a creative problem solver who is passionate about delivering outstanding service. This position reports to the Procurement Director.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Work Model: </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Core Lab Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>The co-op/ intern will be in charge of data collection and analysis (via Oracle, Power BI) for the site and the department</li> <li>Work on the opportunities and case studies of Artificial Intelligence for the Global Procurement department.</li> <li>Build a database Raw materials and Single Use gathering prices and technical information</li> <li>Work on a market analysis for single use technologies and build a supplier presentation for our Top 5</li> <li>Work on the double sourcing program for the site</li> <li>Will assist the buyer on the Bedford site</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Requirements:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor degree in business/supply chain / procurement required</li> <li>Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are a must</li> <li>Ability to build strong relationships with internal management and business unit leaders</li> <li>Direct but civil temperament and presence that inspires confidence in others</li> <li>Excellent communication and organizational skills</li> <li>Intermediate Excel Skills – Pivot tables, VLookup, Etc</li> <li>Work model: <u>Hybrid</u>: Minimum of 4 days per week in the office in Bedford (170 Middle ... (truncated, view full listing at source)