Purchasing Coordinator
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Building on our founders’ Nobel-prize winning discoveries in RNA interference, Atalanta Therapeutics is developing novel branched siRNA therapeutics to treat severe neurological diseases at the root cause. With two active partnerships with large biopharmaceutical companies plus a robust and growing internal pipeline, Atalanta is poised to make a difference in patients’ lives. Atalanta fosters a culture of integrity, respect, collaboration, opportunity, learning, and fun. We are located in Boston’s vibrant Seaport district near South Station.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a member of the Finance team, the Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day purchasing activities across the organization and will work closely with Research & Development, Facilities, Lab Operations, Legal, and other stakeholders at all levels of the organization. This individual will take a hands-on and proactive approach to carry out a wide array of procurement activities, including placing orders, inventory management, driving cost savings, monitoring vendor performance, receiving, record keeping, and other related duties. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, a customer service orientation, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as a liaison between Atalanta employees and suppliers
- Lead the efforts in establishing new and maintaining existing supplier relationships to achieve best overall value
- Ensure that lab and office materials, supplies and equipment orders are placed in a timely fashion
- Partner with internal customers (scientists, facilities, lab operations, finance, etc.) to establish detailed product specifications and work with qualified suppliers that provide Atalanta with the best value possible
- Create and process purchase orders and follow up on the status of delivery for orders that have been placed ensuring timely deliveries
- Work with Zageno or similar purchasing platform for lab supplies and equipment and work to optimize its use and capabilities
- Work to maintain appropriate inventory levels of lab supplies while ensuring continuity of supply and cost control
- Provide frontline support with any purchasing issues to ensure projects remain on track
- Assist with vendor negotiations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor’s degree preferred; Willing to consider years of related work experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a purchasing, procurement, or similar function
- Experience within the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry is highly preferred
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask is required
- Accuracy and attention to detail is essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required
- Familiarity with Zageno or similar software platform is preferred
- Experience using MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint is required
Please submit your CV and cover letter to careers@atalantatx.com with the job title “Purchasing Coordinator” in the subject line of your email
Atalanta is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.
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