Purchasing Coordinator - Contract

RBW Consulting; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage procurement activities. This full-time remote role requires effective organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and experience in procurement within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Preferred experience in regulated or technical industry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve order-related issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Procurement systems

ERP systems

Job description

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Senior Director Client Engagement and Recruitment at RBW Consulting

I am currently partnered with an oncology biotech who is looking to bring on a Purchasing Coordinator. This is a full time contract position that can be fully remote. The ideal candidate will be located on the East Coast.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase requisitions efficiently, ensuring alignment with quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Create and manage purchase orders using a procurement system to support multiple departments (e.g., R&D, Finance, HR, etc.).
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Assist in onboarding and enabling suppliers within the procurement platform.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve order-related issues.
• Complete end-to-end procure-to-pay activities, including issue resolution with accounts payable and end users.
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and procedures.
• Monitor procurement reports and update purchase orders as necessary.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
• Maintain vendor databases and track purchasing activity and pricing details.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
• Occasional travel may be required (up to 10%).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in a regulated or technical industry.
• Familiarity with procurement or ERP systems required.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Purchasing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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