What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Buyer position at Frontage Laboratories?
Junior Buyer
Title: Junior Buyer (Procurement)
Location: Exton, PA (onsite)
Reports to: Senior Buyer
Full-time
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.
Position/Job Summary:
The Junior Buyer role will support the CMC/Exton Procurement team. This position is at our 700 Pennsylvania Drive location, with flexibility needed for other Exton locations. Will maintain stock and inventory in the areas assigned. In charge of ordering and maintaining stock of coffee / janitorial / office supplies. Distribute supplies as needed. Place orders and expedite as requested, supported by Senior Buyers. Support Procurement team as assigned by leadership in department. Enquire about delivery dates from vendors as requested. This position involves developing and maintaining long-term valued business relationships with existing and the new vendors. Request supporting documentation for CMC group supporting the GMP manufacturing business.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Place orders generated by Procurement system.
- Expedite order as needed and request documentation to support GMP business.
- Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a manager.
- Assist the accounting group in ensuring procure to pay process is complete.
- Maintain vendor contact list.
- Find alternatives and substitutions for late and unavailable orders and request samples if necessary for approval by the requestor.
- Qualify, pursue, and close new opportunities.
- Process credit card orders as required by the Procurement team.
- Review open orders and inquire about delivery dates from vendors
- Support warehouse / receiving group as needed.
- Support Procurement team gathering specifications for Consumables and Equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience & Skills:
- High School Diploma
- Office Administration
- Purchasing/ Stocking experience
- Microsoft Excel and Outlook experience
- Proficient written communication skills
- Multitask and organization skills, must be detail oriented
Salary and Benefits:
Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
