Procurement Specialist

Opportunity

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Territory Area Manager and will work closely with the Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location:

Remote, USA (candidates located near the New Jersey area are preferred). Periodic onsite visits may be required to become familiar with the facility, site layout, and operational processes. Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Overtime may be required based on business needs. Pay rate: $25.00/hr.

• Health & Wellness
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Wellness programs
• Eligible for medical coverage starting Day 1
• Time Off
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Choice holidays
• Financial Well-Being
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave).

These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules. Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve.

One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world.

Education:

High school diploma or GED required

• Two (2) or more years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, material handling, supply chain, or related operational functions.
• Demonstrated experience processing purchase orders, managing vendor relationships, tracking deliveries, resolving order issues, and supporting customer requests.
• Required experience with SAP, Ariba, and eMarketplace purchasing platforms.
• Proven ability to manage procurement activities, vendor communications, order fulfillment, and inventory-related processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and customer-facing operations with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working in laboratory, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, manufacturing, or other regulated environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of scientific products, laboratory operations, or related services is a plus.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to successfully comply with customer and company requirements related to safety & regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of procurement, inventory control, purchasing, and supply chain processes.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced…