Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator

About the role

Eurofins Scientific is an international life‑sciences company that provides analytical testing services across food, water, pharmaceuticals, and many other industries to protect health, safety, and the environment. The Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator processes and places supply orders in Coupa, stocks Kanban shelving for each laboratory department within Environment Testing in Lancaster, PA, and interacts constantly with laboratories and vendors. Excellent customer service, telephone etiquette, and strong problem‑solving skills are essential for auditing, tracking, and resolving issues related to requisitions and purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Generate all orders for laboratory consumables in Coupa.
• Receive orders electronically in Coupa and restock inventory in the warehouse.
• Work with labs to source alternative supplies when the primary vendor cannot fulfill a request.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and act as an owner of the warehouse.
• Audit account codes to ensure proper billing.
• Communicate with laboratories on order issues, including shortages, shipment delays, and discontinued products.
• Track, trace, and update the status of shipments.
• Successfully complete all assigned trainings.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement training and train others.
• Maintain all stocking areas clean and organized.
• Assist in other areas as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 6+ months of inventory or purchasing experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently (approximately 3+ hours/day).
• Ability to lift 10 lb frequently and 25 lb occasionally.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• Forklift experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous purchasing experience.
• Experience with Coupa or a comparable purchasing system.
• Experience with a paperless inventory system (Coupa is a plus).
• 1+ year of inventory and purchasing experience.
• Previous warehouse and/or laboratory experience.
• Ability to recognize cost‑saving opportunities.
• Experience negotiating pricing with vendors.
• Experience adhering to safety protocols.
• Proven analytical math skills.

Pay

Pay range: $19–$25 per hour (actual base salary may vary based on experience, skill set, internal peer salaries, business sector, and geographic location).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Dental and vision options.
• Benefits vary based on full‑time or part‑time status.

Schedule

Full‑time, 1st shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.