Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator (Contract)

At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D division, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.

Position Summary

We're looking for an experienced Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator to strengthen our Research Discovery team. You have previous relevant working experience and be inspired to work in the biotechnology industry.

This position is based in Amsterdam, where the main activity is the development of immunotherapy for treating solid tumors. You will report to Laboratory Manager onsite in Amsterdam.

The expected hours of work for this role: up to 20 hours in a week the hours in 4 days/week.

This will be a 12 month contract initially with a possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Perform supply and equipment ordering and receiving for the site
• Perform inventory management (plastic, reagents, and chemicals) and reorder supply goods promptly
• Verify the receipt of ordered goods as outlined in the purchase order
• Ensure that deliveries are received as expected and routed as planned/scheduled
• Ensure all documents required are scanned and filed in NetSuite
• Collaborate with accounts payable and match supplier invoices to packing slips and purchase orders for correct payment
• Rectify wrong orders, discrepancies, damaged stock, and backorder issues
• Support laboratory manager to manage vendor relationships
• Perform quarterly inventory and track changes quarter over quarter
• Organize lab supplies for storage in a well laid-out, logical manner
• Ensure distribution of supplies amongst several laboratory spaces

Education and Experience

• A minimum of Secondary Vocational Education (MB0) with One(2) year of experience in supply chain.
• Scientific background or industry experience with scientific products.
• High proficiency with Microsoft 365 System, including Teams, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), and Outlook
• 1+ years of experience ordering system such as NetSuite and shipping.
• Multi-task and work collaboratively on a team and independently.
• Work is performed in a laboratory environment, involving the handling of items weighing up to 20 kg.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Benefits

• Work in a multinational, dedicated and team
• Opportunities to support the develop and implement novel technologies for treating cancer patients
• Free fruits, snacks, and drinks

DE&I Statement

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.