Purchasing Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Extract spend data from accounts payable or other databases and create spend reports in various formats.
• Research the vendor information and suitability to satisfy Professional Service Centre (PSC) request to approve vendors.
• Undertake database cleanse and monitor and rationalize the number of vendors held on the vendor database.
• Create purchase order requisitions in resident purchasing system as required.
• Act as interface with PSC, e.g. vendor query resolution.
• Assist business to solicit competitive quotes for basic goods and services from vendors and prepare comparative analysis of bids.  Make all arrangements up to the point of decision making; liaise with PSC regarding purchase to pay process.
• Liaise with vendors to assist in researching and resolving incorrect invoices.
• Work with colleagues where there are vendor queries on significant purchase order requisitions.
• Streamline the day-to-day purchasing processes to make purchase to pay process more efficient.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 4 years’ relevant experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Peoplesoft Finance modules.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail.
• Accurate and efficient data entry skills.
• Ability to prioritize own workloads to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and managers.

Q² Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. https://www.q2labsolutions.com/careers

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-eoe

As the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, Q² Solutions' ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates Q² Solutions and its employees meet specific requirements regarding vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-covid-19-vaccine-status