Purchasing Associate

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in a purchasing supply chain roleideally in a technical or scientific environment.

• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn and navigate procurement systems.

• Excellent attention to detail organizational skills and a service-minded approach.

• The ability to work proactively solve problems independently and stay calm under pressure.

• Ahigh school diplomaor equivalent is required; additional studies in business logistics or a related field are a plus.

In this full-time role youll be responsible for

• Managing end-to-end purchasing activitiesfrom placing and tracking orders to handling deliveries returns and invoicing.

• Acting as a reliable point of contact for lab teams and internal stakeholders on all procurement matters.

• Building strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the best possible service pricing and delivery times.

• Using tools like Coupa and SharePoint daily to manage procurement workflows and maintain accurate records.

• Identifying opportunities for smarter purchasing and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

• Ensuring compliance with documentation standards internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Contributing to reporting forecasting and budget planning

How You Will Thrive and Make an Impact

In this essential operational role youll directly contribute to scientific progress by making sure researchers have timely access to the tools and materials they need. Heres how youll make a difference:

• Stay Close to the Action Be part of the daily rhythm of a high-impact scientific environment.

• Own the Process Take the lead on purchase orders and procurement activities that keep everything running.

• Grow with Us Develop your skills in purchasing supplier management and systems as part of a supportive forward-thinking team.

• Be a Problem Solver Help identify solutions streamline processes and drive improvements in how we work.

Even though this is a fixed-term role youll have a real opportunity to make an impact and gain valuable skills in a collaborative mission-driven setting.

Interested Lets apply!

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes peoples lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his moms voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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