Purchasing Coordinator - SAP / Procurement Operations

• Review packing slips and receiving documentation against existing purchase orders.
• Accurately post goods receipts in SAP-SRM and update tracking systems.
• Identify and resolve order discrepancies, including shortages, damaged materials, returns, and missing documentation.
• Support three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts, and supplier invoices.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and collaborate with internal teams to resolve payment issues.
• Track outstanding transactions using SAP, Smartsheet, and Excel.
• Communicate with purchasing, receiving, stockroom, and accounts payable teams, with occasional supplier follow-up.
• Manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.

Orion Group is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement operations for a leading pharmaceutical organization.

This role focuses primarily on SAP-SRM goods receipt processing, purchase order reconciliation, and invoice discrepancy resolution. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, comfortable managing high-volume transactions, and able to work independently., * High School Diploma with 4+ years of relevant experience, Associate Degree with 3+ years, or Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years.

• At least 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, receiving, inventory administration, or accounts payable.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP/purchasing systems.
• Understanding of purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoice reconciliation.
• Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Hands-on SAP-SRM goods receipt posting experience.
• Experience with three-way matching and invoice discrepancy resolution.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, laboratory, or regulated environments.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can quickly learn established processes, independently resolve discrepancies, and maintain accuracy while managing a high-volume workload., * Bachelor’s (Required), * SAP: 2 years (Required)

• Purchasing Systems: 2 years (Required)
• Purchase Orders: 2 years (Required)
• Goods receipts : 2 years (Required)
• Invoice reconciliation: 2 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
• ERP systems: 2 years (Required)
• SAP-SRM goods receipt posting : 2 years (Preferred)

Pay: $31.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) 2% match
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance