Purchasing Coordinator

Job Overview

Support the purchasing processes in accordance with policy and procedures. Ensure adherence to the IQVIA Transnational corporate purchasing policy which encourages vendor competition.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Req

• 4 years’ relevant experience Req Or

• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience Req

• 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.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.