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Position Summary: The Director, Purchasing and Contracts will oversee activities related to the procurement of clinical, manufacturing, and administrative services as well as manage the contract administration processes for Aptinyx. May negotiate major contracts. Partner with functional teams to monitor costs, schedule, and performance aspects of contracts. Essential Functions: Develop, manage, and administer the overall purchasing program. Participate in multiple workstreams and ensure achievement of key milestones/business outcomes. Establish and maintain business relationships with third party vendors that support the functional teams. Partner with internal and external stakeholders. Negotiate pricing, business terms, and conditions. Develop strategy for selection of vendors in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Procurement process knowledge, contract management, financial analysis, supplier analysis, supplier management, technology utilization, and...