Purchasing Coordinator

Scorpion Therapeutics; West Virginia; On-site; USD 37,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchase orders, coordinate requisitions, and liaise with vendors. The role includes maintaining procurement records and inventory in a laboratory setting, with emphasis on accuracy and timely fulfillment.

The ideal candidate has up to 2 years of experience, familiarity with GxP and SOPs, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience; related degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of GxPs, SOPs, and pertinent guidelines; supply chain and inventory management principles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and procurement programs.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills; attention to detail; ability to multitask; accurate/precise data entry; proficient computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret general business documents; write routine reports and correspondence; communicate basic concepts.
• Ability to perform computations (percentages, ratios, rates).
• Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions requiring limited judgment; follow prescribed/detailed procedures.
• Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing English.

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.

Skills

GxPs

SOPs

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Data entry

English proficiency

Education

Bachelors in business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

Purchasing Coordinator

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:

• 0-2 years of experience; bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field preferred (equivalent experience/education considered).
• Knowledge of GxPs, Standard Operating Procedures, and pertinent Guidelines; supply chain and inventory management principles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and procurement programs.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills; attention to detail; ability to multitask; accurate/precise data entry; proficient computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret general business documents; write routine reports and correspondence; communicate basic concepts.
• Ability to perform computations (percentages, ratios, rates).
• Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions requiring limited judgment; follow prescribed/detailed procedures.
• Work involves sitting at a desk/table with intermittent standing/walking/stooping; may require bending, kneeling, climbing steps, and occasional use of arms/hands; sedentary lifting; regular talking/hearing.
• Normal office setting with occasional time in the laboratory; specific vision abilities required.
• Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing English.

Salary range: $37,000 - $80,000.

Benefits: Competitive salaries and benefits (inclusive environment).