Purchasing Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Excellent employment opportunity for a Specialist, Global Innovations Site Operations in the Athens, GA area.
• Athens on-site daily, No remote work possible, First shift: 8:00AM to 5:00PM, 40 hours/week
• Support the Laboratory Operations Manager with regards to purchasing and systems management to ensure operational excellence in the laboratories consistent with local standard operation procedures.
• Ensure high standards of operational support of activities across the Athens R&D site in line with best practices and governance.
• Support such that R&D laboratories function efficiently and in full compliance with local and corporate regulations.
• At this point, no possibility to be converted to FTE

Experience:

• College Degree preferred.
• Experience in purchasing systems or budget management preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory or production area preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities in a passionate, positive and professional manner.
• Customer service focused with strong inter-personal skills.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams.
• Influence without authority.
• Ability to partner simultaneously with internal business colleagues and external consultants/experts as needed.
• Outstanding flexibility, adaptability and sense of accountability.
• Ability to represent team in a professional manner with stakeholders.