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Job Title: Procurement Operations Specialist

Job Description

Join our team as a Procurement Operations Specialist. You will manage the end-to-end ordering and invoicing processes for a department within a pharmaceutical client. As the primary owner of orders and quoted orders from initiation through final invoice and closure, you will ensure seamless business operations by partnering with internal colleagues and vendors to resolve issues promptly.

Responsibilities

+ Enter and manage all orders using the primary system.

+ Handle all invoice issues associated with each order.

+ Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies.

+ Process manual and quoted orders with approved vendors.

+ Ensure accurate coding, cost centers, and multi-project allocations.

+ Maintain the order lifecycle through completion and financial closure.

+ Manage a volume of 10–15 orders per day.

+ Support MSAT with a mix of simple and complex orders.

Essential Skills

+ 1-2 years of hands-on experience with the primary system/SAP/MS Suite.

+ Highly detail-oriented, with accuracy being critical.

+ Comfortable learning and applying pharmaceutical coding systems.

+ Ability to manage multiple cost centers and project billing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Pharmaceutical experience is not required.

+ Experience with SAP is a plus.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Teams.

+ Familiarity with Power Apps and Power BI dashboard.

+ Experience with Taulia for PO reporting.

+ Strong customer service and data entry skills.

Work Environment

The role requires on-site presence for the first month for training, with potential flexibility afterward. The position follows a standard Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule. This opportunity allows you to engage with multiple managers and vendors, supporting MSAT and contributing to innovative projects crucial for the future of the pla

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sanford, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Sanford,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.