Senior R&D Supply Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client in need of a Senior R&D Supply Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing and supply requests for R&D teams, including materials, software, and services
• Manage purchase requests through established procurement processes and address routine order or delivery issues
• Assess request priorities, communicate expected delivery timelines, and identify potential supply risks
• Partner with laboratory and site teams to anticipate upcoming material and supply needs
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding product availability, delivery schedules, and service requirements
• Work closely with Procurement on sourcing needs, approvals, supplier concerns, and purchasing opportunities
• Identify recurring purchases and opportunities for improved cost efficiency
• Partner with Finance to monitor spending and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, expense, and order documentation
• Provide spending and purchasing updates to internal teams
• Recommend and support improvements to supply coordination and purchasing processes
• Share process knowledge and best practices with team members

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent required; associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred
• CPSM, CSCP, CPPB, or similar supply chain/procurement certification is a plus
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, procurement support, vendor management, or a related area
• Experience coordinating purchase orders, supply requests, deliveries, and invoice reconciliation
• Strong vendor coordination and relationship-management skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and appropriately escalate complex issues
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and purchasing/request-management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting laboratory, engineering, medical device, R&D, or other regulated environments preferred
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Finance, suppliers, and internal business groups

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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