Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we're passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.
The Temporary Procurement Specialist that supports our Agena Bioscience business has responsibility for necessary support with various procurement activities, including sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing. This will be a 6-month temporary assignment with potential to transition to a full-time role.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Place Purchase Orders with suppliers and obtain timely confirmations.
- Monitor the status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of future potential issues.
- Timely updates on the NetSuite ERP system PO confirmations, delivery dates, and other inputs.
- Expedite or defer orders as required based on the MRP exception report.
- Support and collaborate with internal departments and resolve issues regarding PO-to-invoice discrepancies, returns, and quality issues.
- Support and maintain material master system planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stocks)
- Support and maintain the Supplier ASL database/Supplier classification reviews.
- Track and report on purchasing activities.
- Track and maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other procurement parameters as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Education:
- Minimum High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in business administration or a related field is a plus.
- Minimum 2-4 experience as a Procurement Specialist or in a similar role.
- Proficient with MS Office suite - advanced skills with MS Excel
- Analytical with a methodical approach to problem-solving
- Working knowledge of NetSuite is a plus.
- Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail
- Excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills
- Works independently, guided by short-term objectives.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary Range for this position is $21/hr - $23/hr.
Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.