R&D Purchasing and Payment Operations Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Implement the No PO No Pay policy in the local context, ensuring that orders are entered in the Agora Purchasing System prior to committing to work and making payments.

• Act as a primary user of the AST compliance system and serve as the R&D liaison for the compliance team.

• Ensure that R&D contracts obtain necessary pre-approval in relevant systems, and that invoices are properly authorized before payment is processed.

• Maintain documentation of compliance systems and processes for the R&D department.

• Collaborate with the compliance team to address and resolve issues.

• Provide support for PDx Operations Specialists in various locations.

• Generate PO status reports and identify potential invoicing or payment challenges.

• Work alongside Finance and Project teams to address issues of late or missed payments.

• Coordinate with finance and sourcing teams to guarantee accurate vendor PO and invoice payment terms.

• Issue sundry invoices to third-party vendors or internal recharges to allocate internal labor costs and direct project expenses.

• Assist with other R&D Operations functions as needed.

• Adhere to the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, GMP, GLP, and all relevant laws and regulations.

• Complete scheduled Quality & Compliance training within specified deadlines.

• Recognize and report quality or compliance issues and implement corrective actions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED, or local equivalent is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate setting.

• A robust operational background in similar processes.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

• Ability to comprehend local business challenges, communicate them to colleagues, and offer potential solutions.

• Skill in analyzing data to identify possible issues.

• Exceptional administrative and interpersonal abilities.

• Confidence and aptitude to work effectively across various project teams.

• Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint software.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Engaging and challenging career paths.

• Competitive salary and compensation packages.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Please note that relocation assistance is not provided.