Supply Chain Specialist

Location: Bridgewater, NJ

Pay: $60.00/hour (W2 employment only; no C2C or 1099 arrangements accepted)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract with Potential for Permanent Hire

Work Arrangement: Initially Onsite, Transitioning to Hybrid (3 Days Onsite/2 Remote)

Kelly Services is hiring an experienced Supply Chain Project Coordinator for an exciting opportunity with a leading pharmaceutical company in Bridgewater, NJ!

This position is ideal for someone with a background in supply chain operations, procurement, or project coordination who enjoys managing processes, tracking project milestones, analyzing data, and working with cross-functional teams.

You'll support supply chain operations and external manufacturing activities, managing purchase orders, coordinating quality-related projects, and ensuring accurate reporting and timely execution of key initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the full purchase order (PO) lifecycle, including creation, approvals, change orders, invoice reconciliation, and closure.
• Process approximately 100–150 purchase orders monthly using PeopleSoft or a similar ERP system.
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounts Payable, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies, track payments, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Maintain PO tracking reports, monitor outstanding orders, and identify potential delays or risks.
• Coordinate quality labeling change projects, tracking approvals, timelines, and deliverables across Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams.
• Support supply chain forecasting, project tracking, and risk escalation to ensure operational deadlines are met.
• Analyze supply chain data and prepare reports related to purchasing activities, spending, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with domestic and international teams to support external manufacturing and supply chain initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• 2–5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, project coordination, or a related field.
• Experience managing purchase orders, approvals, reporting, and financial reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and maintain accurate reports.
• Experience coordinating projects, tracking milestones, and working with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or other FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with quality change controls, labeling changes, or regulated documentation processes.
• Experience supporting supply planning, procurement operations, or external manufacturing.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and purchasing-related financial controls.
• Experience with Power BI, reporting dashboards, or AI-driven analytical tools.

Compensation & Opportunity

• $60.00 per hour (W2 position)
• 12-month contract with potential for conversion to permanent employment (not guaranteed).
• Hybrid flexibility after an initial onsite training period of approximately 1–2 months.
• Opportunity to gain experience supporting global pharmaceutical supply chain operations.
• Access to benefits through Kelly Services, subject to eligibility.

Interested? Apply today to learn more about this opportunity!