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Battelle · 1 day ago

Purchasing / Inventory Control Coordinator

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Battelle is a research and development organization that manages national laboratories and delivers critical services. The Purchasing / Inventory Control Coordinator will support medical device product development teams by managing purchasing priorities, ensuring compliance with quality management systems, and facilitating timely order fulfillment.

Biotechnology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Purchasing / Inventory Control Coordinator will provide project support to medical device product development teams

This position requires the ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities simultaneously, communicate between functions (operations, procurement, accounts payable, suppliers, and quality) to address issues and drive timely fulfillment of orders and payment to vendors, and detail orientation to assure purchasing compliance to Quality Management System (QMS) and corporate guidelines

Job assignments may include the items below. Training may be provided on these specific job assignments as needed

Prepare purchase orders (and other purchase requests) and coordinate with corporate procurement to ensure timely execution

Coordinate with Supplier Quality Management to assure supplier qualification prior to purchasing demand

Assure timely payment to suppliers by working with accounts payable to address any issues or constraints

Perform P-Card purchases

Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations

Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems

Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders

Frequent communications with staff (that have ordered materials)

Work with corporate receiving to ensure timely delivery of packages to staff members

Collaborate with the Quality group to ensure Quality Controls are met on received items

Shipping of materials to various vendors and clients

Oversee Inventory Room and kits out medical device components as needed for controlled builds

May participate in supplier management activities and/or distribution activities as bandwidth allows

May assist with device testing activities as needed and as time allows

Qualification

Organizational skillsAttention to detailProcurement experienceFDA QSR understandingISO 13485 experienceComputer skillsSelf-initiativeAssertivenessCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High School diploma plus one year of related experience

US Citizen with ability to obtain clearance

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Able to work in an open, team environment

Strong oral and written communication skills

Assertiveness to keep activities on track

High attention to detail

Courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with people

Self-initiative and ability to work independently with minimal guidance or direction

Strong computer skills, including the use of databases, spreadsheets, and word processing programs

Demonstrated ability to set and manage own schedule and to prioritize and organize work

Preferred

Experience with procurement and interaction with suppliers

Understanding of the FDA's Quality System Regulation (QSR)

Experience with structured testing of devices or components

Involvement in an ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 quality environment, and experience with structured methodologies and processes for the conduct of product development

Benefits

Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.

Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.