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.
