Pennington Biomedical Research Center · 2 days ago
Purchasing Coordinator
2221 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPennington Biomedical Research Center, part of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator responsible for supporting procurement functions for the College of Engineering. This role involves coordinating with departments, managing supplier communications, and ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining procurement records.
Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serves as the College Certified Purchasing Agent within established limits and procedures
Process purchase requisitions and ensure required approvals are obtained
Assist in preparing and issuing basic RFQs and assist with developing RFPs under supervisor direction as necessary
Perform initial bid comparison using established evaluation criteria
Track purchase orders, follow up on delivery status and update daily reports
Verify receipt of goods and create receipts for purchase orders
Place LaCarte and Foundation credit card orders, ensure supporting documentation is completed accurately and assist cardholders with transaction questions
Assist suppliers with registration in LSU procurement systems
Support routine resolution related to deliveries, invoicing and payments, escalating complex issues to the manager as needed
Serve as liaison between purchasers, suppliers, Accounts Payable and Procurement for standard transactions
Maintain organized records of procurement activities, contracts, and documentation
Follow established procedures to ensure compliance with university and state regulations; refer exceptions to the Manager
Assist in auditing procurement activities for compliance and recommend improvements
Help track budgets and expenditures for procurement‑related activities with guidance from the Manager or the finance team
Generate routine procurement activity reports as requested
Collaborate with finance and purchasing managers for availability of funds and appropriateness of purchases
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field
1-2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management
Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description
Cash Handling - This position has access to/directly handles cash. Financial history/credit check required per FASOP HR-04
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment
Preferred
Experience working in a university or public sector procurement environment
Familiarity with state procurement laws and regulations
Ability to analyze procurement data and produce detailed reports
Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CPPB) or related professional certification
Benefits
Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement options
Various leave options
Paid holidays
Wellness benefits
Tuition exemption for qualified positions
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Company
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is a world-renowned leader at the forefront of medical discoveries as it relates to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2023-07-07
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