Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

Neogen seeks a skilled Purchase Coordinator II to review the procurement process and optimize our supply chain. This individual will source materials, review bids with suppliers, ordering materials, and streamline processes for cost savings and efficiency. Strong procurement background, negotiation skills, and vendor relationship building are essential. Join us in driving Neogen's success through effective procurement practices. Apply now!

Job Summary:

• Reviews requisitions, prepares purchase orders, and bid requests.
• Identifies, selects, and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.
• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.
• Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
• Reviews bid proposals; negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Maintains procurement records such as purchased items or services, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Verify packing slips against purchase orders, may approve invoices for payment.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users.
• Mentors less experienced personnel within the Purchasing Department
• Manages special projects as assigned by Purchasing Manager.
• Works with other departments to review and access purchasing related issues and then recommends and implements workable solutions.
• Documents and maintains Purchasing processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• 4+ years of experience in sourcing/purchasing organization at global company or a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or University
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA MM Modul
• Experience with Microsoft 365 especially excel and Power BI
• Experience across commodities in Pharma/Life Science, Automotive or Aerospace is an advantage.
• Experience in leading negotiations, contracting, and managing medium to large value procurement projects.

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.