Procurement Coordinator - Operational Procurement

Abcam; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biotechnology is seeking a Procurement Coordinator based in Cambridge, UK. This role involves managing the procurement process, ensuring data accuracy within systems, and providing analytical support to the team. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement or administration and proficiency in Oracle ERP and Excel.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Procurement or Administration is advantageous.
• Proficiency with Oracle and Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities within Oracle ERP, ensuring data accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and cost efficiencies.
• Support decision-making through reporting and data analysis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Growth mindset

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Procurement Coordinator – Operational Procurement is responsible for supporting the end-to-end procurement process by managing purchase orders and management accurate supplier and procurement records. The coordinator ensures data accuracy across procurement systems and provides reporting and analytical support to help the procurement team make informed decisions. Additionally, they help ensure compliance with company policies and contribute to process improvements.

This position reports to the Procurement Manager and is part of the Procurement Team located in Cambridge, UK and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage procurement activities within Oracle ERP, including item creation and supplier maintenance, requisition processing, purchase order updates and administration of blanket purchase agreements to ensure data accuracy and transactional efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve continuously improve any and all procurement processes and cost efficiencies
• Support Procurement Team with decision-making through reporting and data analysis.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Previous experience within Procurement or Administration is advantageous
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle) and Microsoft Excel – preferred, not required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a growth and flexible mindset

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: Not Applicable

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Capable to manage the complexities of operating with corporate/global oriented suppliers
• Experience in biotechnology/ pharmaceutical/ life sciences is preferred although not essential

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

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