Job Description

The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking and experienced Jr. Associate-EU-Market Source Sourcing, who will be responsible for delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.
This role will be a full-time position based out of IND- Coimbatore. If you are passionate about solving complex challenges and driving innovation - let's talk!
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
What we're looking for
Education:
Life Science fresher with excellent communication, stability, and flexibility to work in any shift preferred.
Experience:

• Proficiency in Life Science product range with respective unit of measures.
• Organizational and computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Access, and format within MS Word and Excel preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understand the Customers product requirements and source non-catalog products from Market Source suppliers for customers based on product codes, descriptions and applications required.
• Product understanding to suggest same product from Alternate suppliers, as required.
• Negotiate with Manufacturers & Suppliers on prices, discounts, payment terms and delivery dates.
• Understand departmental standards and procedures and help to ensure that quality standards are met.
• Understand and follow the different guidelines for each project.
• Use product knowledge, to find new cross-references based on provided data (competitor information, descriptions, manufacturer part numbers)
• Review and validate cross-references provided by the system
• Work with the Cross-Reference team to ensure all new crosses are added to the system for future use.
• Enhance the final bid or quote with robust descriptions, images, promotions, or other relevant material.
• Complete assignments on time and understanding on the product hierarchy.
• Volunteer to assist with special projects, or as per business requirement.
• Provide quotations to Customers through C4C adhering to the MS pricing policy.
• To process MS orders in SAP on the supply base.
• Process any Customer request that relates to Third Party products.
• Understand the complexities of Product Master Data and resolve them internally.
• Liaise with external sales to assist them with any Customers inquiries that relate to Third Party product.

How will you thrive and create an impact:

• Provide support to the sourcing function.
• Ensure the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels.
• Monitor inventory requests, production schedules and purchase requisitions to coordinate purchasing activities for current/anticipated demand of materials and services.
• Collect suppliers' quotations and examine bids.
• Identify and select suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality and delivery.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
3rd party non-solicitation policy:
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation