Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator to support purchasing and supply tracking activities for a high-tech pharm/biotech environment in Omaha, Nebraska. This is a Long-term Contract position suited for someone who is comfortable working onsite in a desk-based role and can manage order flow with accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate will help maintain steady inbound shipment coordination, confirm supply availability, and keep procurement records organized using Excel and standard purchasing practices.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate day-to-day purchasing activities by preparing, reviewing, and processing purchase orders in a timely manner.
- Monitor incoming shipments and follow order progress from placement through delivery to help maintain supply continuity.
- Check received materials and procurement records to confirm that supply details, quantities, and order information are accurate.
- Maintain organized spreadsheets and procurement documentation to support reporting, tracking, and operational visibility.
- Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve order discrepancies, delivery questions, and supply-related issues.
- Support buying activities by following established procurement procedures and helping ensure requests are completed correctly.
- Track open orders and provide status updates so stakeholders have clear visibility into expected deliveries and outstanding items.
- At least 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing coordination, or a related supply support role.
- Hands-on experience creating and managing purchase orders within a corporate procurement setting.
- Proficiency in Excel for maintaining trackers, organizing data, and monitoring order activity.
- Understanding of buying processes, procurement functions, and order lifecycle management.
- Ability to verify supply information and review shipment details with strong attention to accuracy.
- Experience working in an onsite, desk-based administrative or operational support environment.
- Strong communication skills for working with vendors and cross-functional internal teams.
- Familiarity with contract negotiations and vendor coordination is preferred.