Purchasing Assistant

Job Summary

The Purchasing Assistant works in concert with other purchasing group members to help coordinate item supply activities with Project Managers and inventory control to provide the proper goods and services required by operations in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and enter purchase orders.

Resolve packing list/invoice discrepancies.

Ensure inventory levels of all items purchased are in accordance with established purchasing practices.

Coordinate item substitution approvals with order processing and the Project Managers.

Account for non-conforming purchased material disposition, including scrap.

Carry out the disposition of obsolete materials.

Manage other purchasing-related projects as assigned.

Communicate with internal teams regarding inventory.

Work with vendors to place and reconcile orders

Education and Experience

High school graduate; Associate degree (Preferred)

Purchasing experience, 1 year (Preferred)

Skills and Ability

Candidates must have exceptional integrity

Ability to work within a disciplined, quality system-driven environment

Demonstrated data analysis skills

Excellent communications skills

Ability to apply simple mathematical skills and abstract thinking in a logical and organized manner

Ability to solve practical problems, investigate issues, and draw correct and logical conclusions.

Ability to understand instructions and mathematical and diagrammatic representations of data in both an abstract and concrete manner. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the occupant is regularly required to:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Prolonged use of computer and headphones for conference calls.

Communicate effectively via phone, video, and email.

Use hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment.

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

One Global Team

At LabConnect, we are proud to be one global team: united by our shared mission to advance clinical trials through innovation, agility, and collaboration. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects our core values: People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.

LabConnect is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), creed, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to cultivating a workplace that is safe, equitable, and respectful for all. Together, as one global team, we strive to ensure that every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to our shared success.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.