Purchase/Accounting Associate

Job Description: The successful candidate will demonstrate prior success with the following: Plan, organize, and coordinate procurement activities for one or more new analytical lab facilities Facilitate the order, receipt, and inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment Coordinate repair, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments Price negotiation with key suppliers for associated equipment/supplies and manage supplier selection Purchase supplies and equipment; researches products, prepares and analyzes bids, purchases required items, receives shipments and verifies contents, assembles, tests and installs new equipment and instruments; maintains, properly controls and stores a sufficient inventory of supplies and equipment Monitor, control and report on expenditures to ensure compliance within established budget Prepares cost estimates for budget recommendation Submits justifications for budget items.

Qualifications: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities. Outgoing, friendly, and professional with an organized approach. Strong attention to detail and ability to organize data. Absolutely must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Advanced MS Office Suite skills Preferred 3+ years of experience in a procurement role within a lab environment Strong interpersonal & negotiation skills. Excellent time management