Purchasing Agent

We are seeking a Purchasing Agent in the Health Pharm/Biotech industry, located in Lawrenceville, NJ. As a Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for managing Purchase Orders, handling payment requests, and overseeing invoicing. This role offers a long term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Handle the creation of Purchase Orders, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Oversee and manage PO invoices and invoice payments, ensuring all payments are accurate and timely.
• Make necessary updates to POs, including increasing or decreasing amounts and managing PO lines.
• Resolve any discrepancies with POs, payments, and vendor submissions to AP, ensuring all issues are addressed promptly.
• Track the confirmation of invoice payments, ensuring all payments are made on time and correctly.
• Handle the New Vendor ID process, including processing New Vendor forms (BSR, EFT, W9) and managing the documentation provided to Finance.
• Communicate updated new vendor information to the Finance department, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Process forms to create payment requests to pay vendors related to Support Funding/Charitable Contributions, Fellowships/Grants, and all payments without an invoice.
• Utilize the SAP procurement system for tasks such as tracking and reconciling POs, checking vendor payment confirmations, and managing account numbers.
• Adhere to core values, including Passion, Extraordinary, Continuous Evolution, and Sustainability.
• Proficiency in using Accounting Software Systems to manage financial transactions.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Accounting Functions and their application in a business environment.
• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including invoice processing and payment.
• Previous experience with creating and managing Purchase Orders.
• Ability to accurately Enter Invoices into the accounting system.
• Experience with maintaining Vendor Files to ensure smooth purchasing operations.