Procurement Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.
Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.
Our People VisionWe strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.
SUMMARY

The Procurement Coordinator partners closely with Procurement to execute purchasing needs while maintaining strong visibility into departmental budgets and ensuring compliance with internal policies, MAS requirements, and audit controls. Serves as the primary point of contact for all procurement-related activities within an assigned department. Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of collaborating cross-functionally to support efficient and compliant procurement operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Procurement Coordination

• Serve as the central intake point for departmental purchasing requests 
• Work with stakeholders to understand required goods/services, timing, and priorities 
• Partner with Procurement to ensure sourcing and purchasing align with established processes

Cost Center & Budget Support

• Act as the Procurement Coordinator for the assigned department 
• Maintain working knowledge of: 
  • Budget structure and approved spending by G/L Account
  • Current commitments and anticipated purchasing needs 
• Support alignment between purchasing activity and approved budgets

SAP Requisitioning

• Create and manage purchase requisitions in SAP
• Ensure accurate cost center and G/L coding, proper documentation, and MAS adherence

Receipt & Acceptance

• Acknowledge receipt and acceptance of goods and services
• Confirm deliveries align with purchase order requirements 
• Complete receiving confirmations in SAP to support timely invoice processing 
• Coordinate resolution of delivery or receiving discrepancies

Policy & Compliance

• Ensure all purchasing and receiving activities comply with procurement policies, MAS requirements, and audit standards
• Escalate exceptions or questions to Procurement as needed

P-Card Management

• Utilize a corporate P-Card for purchases not processed through SAP
• Ensure proper documentation, reconciliation, and compliance with P-Card policies

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company. 

cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma and 1 year of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Procurement experience or related experience in an administrative support role preferred. 

 

Required Qualifications

• Two years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or finance support
• Experience working with ERP Systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement or supply chain organization
• Familiarity with MAS requirements and procurement compliance standards
• Experience in a regulated environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing)
• Knowledge of document control, audit processes, or financial tracking

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and noise typical of an office environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES 

These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.

• Budget awareness and financial acumen
• Procurement process knowledge
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Time management and prioritization
• Stakeholder communication and collaboration
• Problem-solving and issue resolution

 

SALARY

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

 

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service 
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insur