Purchasing Coordinator

1100 Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Viatris is seeking a procurement assistant to support the supply chain operations in West Virginia. You will process purchase orders, confirm specifications with requisitioners, and coordinate deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment.

You will act as a contact for vendors, maintain procurement records, and manage the laboratory's inventory and attendance records as part of a cross-functional team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; combination with experience considered.
• Knowledge of GxP, SOPs and guidelines.
• Knowledge of supply chain and inventory management principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment of supply needs.
• Coordinate with purchase requisitioners to confirm specifications, quantities and delivery timelines.
• Serve as contact for outside vendors.
• Maintain procurement records.
• Maintain the laboratory's chemical receipt inventory.
• Maintain attendance records.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Multitasking

Reading comprehension

GxP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

Company Overview

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.

Key responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment of supply needs.
• Coordinate directly with purchase requisitioners to confirm specifications, quantities, and delivery timelines.
• Serve as contact for outside vendors.
• Maintain accurate procurement records.
• Maintain the laboratory's chemical receipt inventory.
• Maintain attendance records.

Minimum qualifications

• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience.
• A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred.
• However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
• Must possess knowledge of GxPs, Standard Operating Procedures, and pertinent Guidelines.
• Must possess knowledge of supply chain and inventory management principles.
• Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and procurement programs.
• Must possess strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Must possess attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Must be accurate and precise in data entry.
• Must possess proficient computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and procurement programs.
• Ability to read and interpret general business documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and general business correspondence.
• Ability to work with peers and communicate basic concepts.
• Ability to perform computations such as percentages, ratios, and rates.
• Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions that require limited judgment.
• Ability to follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve routine problems.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Intermittently sitting, standing, walking or stooping.
• May be required to stand; walk; stoop; bend; kneel; and climb steps.
• May require use of hands and use of arms.
• Sedentary lifting requirements.

Vision requirements

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Communication requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

English proficiency

Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing English is required.

Compensation

Exact compensation may vary based on items such as skills, experience and location. The salary range for this position is: $37,000 - $80,000.

Benefits

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Company Background

Viatris is a global healthcare company formed in 2020 through the combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a legacy division of Pfizer. By integrating the strengths of these two companies, including our global workforce, we aim to deliver increased access to affordable, quality medicines for patients worldwide, regardless of geography or circumstance. We believe in healthcare as it should be - empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. Because of our unwavering belief that better access leads to better health, we leverage our best-in-class manufacturing and scientific expertise and proven commercial capabilities to bring quality medicines to patients when and where they need them.