Purchasing​/Inventory Control Coordinator

Position: Purchasing / Inventory Control Coordinator
Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Battelle Medical Products group is currently seeking a Purchasing / Inventory Control Coordinator. This position is located in Columbus, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing / Inventory Control Coordinator will provide project support to medical device product development teams. This position requires the ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities simultaneously, communicate between functions (operations, procurement, accounts payable, suppliers, and quality) to address issues and drive timely fulfillment of orders and payment to vendors, and detail orientation to assure purchasing compliance to Quality Management System (QMS) and corporate guidelines.
• Job assignments may include the items below. Training may be provided on these specific job assignments as needed.
• Prepare purchase orders (and other purchase requests) and coordinate with corporate procurement to ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate with Supplier Quality Management to assure supplier qualification prior to purchasing demand.
• Assure timely payment to suppliers by working with accounts payable to address any issues or constraints.
• Perform P-Card purchases.
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
• Frequent communications with staff (that have ordered materials)
• Work with corporate receiving to ensure timely delivery of packages to staff members
• Collaborate with the Quality group to ensure Quality Controls are met on received items
• Shipping of materials to various vendors and clients.
• Oversee Inventory Room and kits out medical device components as needed for controlled builds.
• May participate in supplier management activities and/or distribution activities as bandwidth allows.
• May assist with device testing activities as needed and as time allows

Key Qualifications

• High School diploma plus one year of related experience
• US Citizen with ability to obtain clearance
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to work in an open, team environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Assertiveness to keep activities on track
• High attention to detail
• Courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with people
• Self-initiative and ability to work independently with minimal guidance or direction
• Strong computer skills, including the use of databases, spreadsheets, and word processing programs
• Demonstrated ability to set and manage own schedule and to prioritize and organize work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with procurement and interaction with suppliers
• Understanding of the FDA's Quality System Regulation (QSR)
• Experience with structured testing of devices or components
• Involvement in an ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 quality environment, and experience with structured methodologies and processes for the conduct of product development

Benefits:
Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule
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  Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
• Take time to recharge
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  You get paid time off to support…