Buyer II

Role: Procurement professional specializing in high-value materials for Wave Life Sciences' biopharma operations, focusing on sourcing critical raw materials and supplies for RNA-based therapeutic programs. Responsibilities: manage complex purchasing activities including vendor negotiations, bid reviews, market analysis, inventory oversight, and supplier performance monitoring; collaborate with logistics, finance, and quality teams to ensure uninterrupted supply, cost efficiency, and compliance with cGMP standards; support supplier onboarding and change management processes. Requirements: Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; minimum 2 years procurement experience in complex supply chains; proficiency with Quality and ERP systems; experience with MS Office; prior work in pharmaceutical or medical products industry preferred. High-Value: supporting RNA medicines platform with modalities like RNAi and RNA editing; involved in clinical programs for rare and prevalent disorders, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Huntington’s disease; work onsite 4x/week in Lexington, MA; role emphasizes supplier management, quality systems, and supply chain risk mitigation.