R&D Support Specialist

Responsibilities: Procurement and Financial Administration Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipts, invoices, and supporting records for R&D services, equipment, materials, and supplies. Monitor cost, delivery, payment, and transaction status; resolve discrepancies with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Prepare the monthly YOTHA invoice package and maintain audit-ready financial documentation. Test Materials and Calibration Coordinate purchasing, receipt, shipment, and allocation of production tires, competitor tires, wheels, and other test materials. Track availability and delivery timing, address supply risks, and confirm materials are available for planned testing. Coordinate external equipment calibration, including quotations, purchase orders, scheduling, shipment, certificates, GageTrak entries, and due-date follow-up. Vendor and Operational Support Coordinate supplier onboarding, documentation, records, contacts, and administrative issue resolution. Maintain work instructions, process maps, trackers, templates, and operational reports. Support process improvements and special projects, protect confidential information, and perform other duties as assigned. Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Knowledge and Skills: Strong organization, prioritization, problem-solving, communication, and follow-through. Proficiency with Microsoft 365; SAP experience strongly preferred and GageTrak experience preferred. Working knowledge of purchasing, receiving, invoicing, vendor administration, and controlled records. Ability to interpret business and technical documents, maintain accurate data, collaborate cross-functionally, and improve processes.

Education and Experience: Associate degree in business, supply chain, operations, engineering technology, or a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Five or more years of relevant experience in operations coordination, procurement, purchasing, accounts payable, supplier administration, laboratory support, or a related function. Experience supporting engineering, R&D, testing, laboratory, manufacturing, or quality environment preferred.

Physical Requirements: Primarily office-based at YDCA with regular interaction in warehouse, laboratory, and equipment areas. Occasional material handling and business travel may be required. Must follow applicable safety, quality, confidentiality, and information-security requirements.