Procurement Clerk

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.

Saranac Lake, New York

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23–$26 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Assays, Business Administration, Calendar Management, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Contact Management, Corporate Policies, Cost Analysis, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Drug Release, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Fax Machines, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Healthcare, Inventory Management, Laboratory Analysis, Logistics Analysis, Mail Processing, Maintain Compliance, Microbiology, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Order Supplies, Plan Meetings, Pricing, Product Testing, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Real-time PCR (qPCR), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Service Delivery, Supply Chain Management, Telephone Skills, Test Lab, Testing, Time Management, Travel Planning, Trend Analysis, Typing, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Saranac Lake, New York
POSTED
4 days ago
The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

Bionique Testing Laboratories LLC (Bionique) has been a leading global provider of mycoplasma testing services for the biopharmaceutical industry for over 35 years. Bionique offers the full breadth of services from lot and Final Drug Product release testing per regulatory guidelines to a GMP compliant Real-Time PCR assay to support clients' needs from concept to clinical trials and commercialization for biopharmaceutical and cell therapy products. Bionique's experience and expertise extends to development and validation of rapid microbiological methods to support abbreviated release timelines. Additional services such as regulatory and compliance consultancy add to Bionique's unique position in this niche analytical testing space. Located in Saranac Lake, NY, Bionique is an FDA registered and GMP compliant contract testing facility. Bionique aims to offer unsurpassed quality mycoplasma testing services to meet the specific scientific and regulatory needs of each client and partner.

Company:
Bionique Testing Laboratories LLC

Job Description:

Summary:

Maintains positive vendor relations and administrative support to ensure goods, services or equipment are purchased timely and at the best possible price. Supports employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material.

Key Accountabilities and 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
  • Assist the Laboratory Logistics Analyst with monitoring stock levels and identifying purchasing needs
  • Oversee inventory control
  • 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
  • Maintain electronic and paper filing systems
  • Conduct data entry
  • Research and create presentations when requested
  • Distribute company mail
  • Book travel arrangements when requested
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Additional Accountabilities and Responsibilities
  • Ability to adhere to standard timeline and escalate actions appropriately for resolution in a timely manner
  • Keep manager informed of progress and communicate effectively with colleagues to achieve assigned tasks and goals
  • Perform job responsibilities as directed and complete tasks 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
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About the Company

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Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.