Procurement Clerk
Bionique Testing Laboratories LLC (Bionique) is a leading global provider of mycoplasma testing services for the biopharmaceutical industry. Based in Saranac Lake, NY, Bionique is FDA registered and GMP compliant.
About the role
The role involves maintaining positive vendor relations and providing administrative support to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods, services, and equipment. It also includes supporting employees through various tasks, managing office supplies, and assisting with other administrative duties.
Responsibilities
- Order office and laboratory supplies/process purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Manage office supplies inventory
- Vendor communication including clarifying details, negotiating terms and price, identifying quality of goods, establishing deadlines and expectations
- Track orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses, and update internal databases with order details
- Maintain positive vendor relations and communicate with suppliers
- Identify pricing trends and evaluate offers from vendors for better pricing
- Avoidance of purchasing items not needed or not approved by the company
- Assist the Laboratory Logistics Analyst with monitoring stock levels and identifying purchasing needs
- Oversee inventory control
- Avoids unauthorized purchases and ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Assist with other areas of the Front Office as needed
- Provide input for organization-wide and department policies and procedures in a variety of areas such as purchasing, procurement, etc.
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Deposit checks when requested
- Greet visitors and provide general support to visitors upon arrival in accordance with company policies
- Organize and schedule appointments and meetings
- Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.
- Maintain and stock front and shared office spaces such conference room(s) and kitchen
- Maintain contact lists
- Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, e-mails, faxes, and forms
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Reply to inquiries in a polite and professional manner
- Assist and/or generate reports
- Manage sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Correspond with clients through phone, fax, mail, e-mail
- Distribute company mail
- Book travel arrangements when requested
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- HS diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of proven procurement and/or administrative experience preferred; education in supply chain management, business administration, or related field can be substituted for experience
- Able to handle multiple tasks and projects under deadline pressure and independently
- Able to adapt quickly to change
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- High attention to detail and data entry accuracy is required
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- One year experience with QuickBooks preferred
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting on a chair, working at a desk, and working on a computer and/or telephone
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Pay and Schedule
The base compensation range for this role is between $23.00/hr - $26.00/hr. The actual compensation is commensurate with experience. This position is a fully onsite role and is scheduled for a 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM shift. A shift differential is paid for hours worked between 4:00 PM and 6:00 AM, Monday through Friday, excluding designated holidays.