Avantor is looking for a Junior Procurement Associate to join our procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone, who has experience in laboratory and wants to move away from hands-on science tasks to office/admin-based environment. Or you already have little experience in procurement and want to build on it in multinational, supporting environment?
This full-time permanent position working Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00, is based in a brand-new facility - The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge (moving to hybrid model working after training). Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an additional day off for your birthday.
The team
You will join a team of 4-5 Buyers and their Team Leader. They are an excellent team, supporting each other and having catch-ups daily. The Team is working from home, and you will too, however we need you at the office during your training.
What are we looking for?
Experience: We will consider candidates from science and procurement environment – you either have a knowledge/experience in laboratory and decided to move to office-based role or have interest/knowledge of procurement and would like to expand on it, in an industry leading business
How will you thrive and create an impact?
- Placing orders on behalf of scientists – purchasing consumables, reagents, chemicals as well as laboratory equipment for UK and US
- Responding to suppliers/end users/clients queries by email
- Making sure COUPA and Capex systems are updated, as well as documentation and invoice reconciliation
- Occasional products and suppliers sourcing
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.