Research Associate - Biotech jobs in Petersburg, VA

• Manage supplier and vendor relations, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to determine and forecast supply requirements. Support onboarding of new vendors. 
  
• Support overall procurement strategies and initiatives. Assist in driving continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement processes and enhance performance.
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies governing procurement activities.
  
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting related to procurement activities. This includes master data information, purchase orders, inventory reports, key performance indicators, etc. 
  
• Proactively plan for and execute purchase orders, monitoring open orders and reports, and ensure timely delivery of materials and supplies. 
  
• Optimize inventory levels and supply chain efficiency to minimize costs and maximize productivity.
  
• Additional responsibilities as assigned. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline. 
  
• 3-5 years of procurement and purchasing experience. 
  
• cGMP and or pharmaceutical industry experience. 
  
• Proven success in vendor and supplier relations and management. 
  
• Strong understanding of procurement and purchasing best practices and principles.
  
• Experience using ERP systems.
  
• Strong knowledge and experience with relevant documentation including purchase orders, cycle counts reporting, inventory, etc. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with vendors and suppliers and cross-functional departments.
  
• Excellent attention to detail.
  
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  
• Excellent time-management. 
  
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  
• At PSC Biotech, many of our projects and clients are located in various regions around the country. Therefore, we value candidates who are willing and able to travel as needed for project assignments and client engagements. The ability to adapt to different locations, cultures, and work environments is essential, as it allows our team members to collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues nationally.
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision - PSC pays 100% of all qualifying employee medical premiums and 50% for qualifying dependents
  
• Insurance options for Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability and more.
  
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
  
• PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
  
• Education Assistance
  
• Pet Insurance
  
• Discounted rate at Anytime Fitness
  
• Financial Perks and Discounts