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Fortira Inc. · 22 hours ago

Procurement Coordinator

Groton, CT

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Fortira Inc. is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to support business operations with a focus on procure to pay processes within Pharmaceutical Sciences. The role involves managing purchase orders, liaising with various teams, and ensuring efficient procurement processes.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureSoftware

Hiring Manager

Bhargava Gummadi

Responsibilities

Generate requisitions and manage purchase orders across all lines within PharmSci including managing associated documents and reviewing for completeness, raising POs, requesting approvals, and resolving discrepancies

Interface with PharmSci colleagues, Procurement, Finance, and vendors to ensure seamless procure to pay processes

Manage documents associated with POs such as quotes or Statement of Work (SOW) and ensure proper signature is obtained and documents are attached to the purchase requisition

Assist with setting up new vendors and maintaining existing ones in Ariba

Extend end dates and/or close purchase orders as needed

Review Invoices and communicate back to vendors any discrepancies. Work with vendor, business contacts, Finance, and Procurement to resolve issues

Support operational reporting by gathering monthly metrics related to PO approved/spent/saved, discrepancies, contractor cost and other as needed

Monitor PO spend, identify when there is significant under or overspend, and communicate to business owners

Qualification

Procurement processesAriba Spend ManagementMicrosoft OfficeExcel (Pivot tables)Planning skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Interface with PharmSci colleagues, Procurement, Finance, and vendors to ensure seamless procure to pay processes

Manage documents associated with POs such as quotes or Statement of Work (SOW) and ensure proper signature is obtained and documents are attached to the purchase requisition

Assist with setting up new vendors and maintaining existing ones in Ariba

Extend end dates and/or close purchase orders as needed

Review Invoices and communicate back to vendors any discrepancies. Work with vendor, business contacts, Finance, and Procurement to resolve issues

Support operational reporting by gathering monthly metrics related to PO approved/spent/saved, discrepancies, contractor cost and other as needed

Monitor PO spend, identify when there is significant under or overspend, and communicate to business owners

Strong planning, prioritization, and organization skills. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/requests simultaneously under time constraints across global time zones and meet deadlines in a professional manner

Strong listening, written and verbal communication and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to eﬀectively manage customer relationships

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel skills- Pivot tables, and similar tools

Bachelor's degree in Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related ﬁeld

3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar function, preferably in finance or procurement related role