Procurement Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Place Purchase Orders through enterprise procurement system
• Ensure policy and procedures are consistently met through purchasing system
• Analyze prices to ensure company pricing is met or report on any changes to master data files that may be needed
• Ensure requested timing on materials is met by suppliers. Advise on delivery delays to requestors as soon as delay is noted.
• Ensure all purchased materials are on time, and at acceptable quality levels. Generate action plans when criteria are not met.
• Contact suppliers for the purpose of verifying information and/or responding to inquiries
• Maintains documents, files and records (e.g. bids, purchase orders, supplier files, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date data and audit

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Interpersonal skills to develop and manage relationships with internal customers and suppliers
• Experience with Purchase Orders creation and management through electronic purchasing system
• Understanding of business and supply chain terminology
• Systems knowledge including Microsoft Outlook, Work, PowerPoint and Excel. Preference for strong Microsoft Excel experience.
• Ability to think strategically with excellent quantitative skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proven record of results based performance
• Detailed oriented and able to multi-task. Time management skills with the ability to prioritize as necessary
• Ability to work as part of a team, yet also work independently

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher (preferred).
• Progressive experience in purchasing, with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with data analysis using an enterprise procurement system.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (ideal).
• Demonstrated track record of motivation and success.
• Experience in a laboratory setting or within the Bio/Life Sciences industry is preferred.
• Background in Operations or Supply Chain Management is a plus.