Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
· Order office and laboratory supplies/process purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures
· Manage office supplies inventory
· Vendor communication including clarifying details, negotiating terms and price, identifying quality of goods, establishing deadlines and expectations
· Track orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
· Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses, and update internal databases with order details
· Maintain positive vendor relations and communicate with suppliers
· Identify pricing trends and evaluate offers from vendors for better pricing
· Assist the Laboratory Logistics Analyst with monitoring stock levels and identifying purchasing needs
· Oversee inventory control
· Assist with other areas of the Front Office as needed
· Provide input for organization-wide and department policies and procedures in a variety of areas such as purchasing, procurement, etc.
· Greet visitors and provide general support to visitors upon arrival in accordance with company policies
· Organize and schedule appointments and meetings
· Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
· Assist and/or generate reports
· Manage sensitive information in a confidential manner
· Correspond with clients through phone, fax, mail, e-mail in a polite and professional manner
· Maintain electronic and paper filing systems
· Perform additional duties as assigned