R&D Operations & Purchasing Coordinator

CooperSurgical; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding total compensation plan

Medical coverage

401(k)

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Paid time off for vacation, personal,

Sick and holidays

Multiple other perks and benefits

Job summary

CooperSurgical in Connecticut seeks an Administrative Coordinator, R&D to provide high-level administrative support to the Head of Science & Technology and the R&D team. This role ensures smooth executive operations through proactive coordination, communication, and organizational excellence.

You will oversee purchasing, budgeting, communications, and documentation, acting as a key liaison for stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in an Administrative or Buyer role.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting global teams across multiple time zones.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Administer P-card program and reconcile monthly transactions.
• Manage full lifecycle of POs and ERP entry.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations for R&D.
• Coordinate onboarding, workspace assignments, and desk allocations.
• Serve as primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support team meetings, travel, events and documentation.
• Track expenses and ensure compliance with reporting standards.
• Lead onboarding support for new team members and calendars.

Skills

Administrative experience

Buyer experience

Confidentiality

Communication

Time management

Global collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

MS Office proficiency

Dynamics D365 ERP experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics D365 ERP

Job description

CooperSurgical in Connecticut seeks an Administrative Coordinator, R&D to provide high-level administrative support to the Head of Science & Technology and the R&D team. This role ensures smooth executive operations through proactive coordination, communication, and organizational excellence.

You will oversee purchasing, budgeting, communications, and documentation, acting as a key liaison for stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.