Our client, a leader in the research and development industry, is seeking a Purchasing Associate to join their team. As a Purchasing Associate, you will be part of the Research Site Operations Department supporting various Research Units. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and a detail-oriented mindset which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Purchasing Associate **Location:** Billerica, MA **What's the Job?** + Roles related to finding, acquiring and buying goods, services and supplies from vendors and suppliers. Focus of activities lies on negotiating and managing favorable terms and contracts with suppliers and vendors and thereby ensuring the right price, quantity, quality and timing of aquired goods, services and supplies. + Executes purchasing tasks according to the general regulations of the company. Aligns with internal customers on demand and purchase requests, clarification of specifications and solicitation of bids. Processes tenders and contract management. + IMPACT: Impacts the results of own and closely related teams with own contributions. + COMPLEXITY: Performs a range of non-routine assignments to solve problems of moderate complexity that require working knowledge and experience in own job discipline. + ACCOUNTABILITY/ INDEPENDENCE: Accountable for the quality of own work. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. + EXPERIENCE: Typically graduate background plus some relevant professional experience. + ORGANIZATION: Typically reports to a Manager role, Project Manager role for a defined period of time based on organizational set-up (there is not necessarily a difference in role level between a manager and its direct reports - same level or lower level reporting is possible, provided job scope and responsibilities are clearly distinct); typically no direct reports. BS Degree plus 3-5 yrs exp or MS degree **What's Needed?** + Proficiency in Microsoft Suite – Outlook, TEAMS, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote. + Experience with SAP Tempo/Ariba and Concur expense management system. + Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. + Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. + Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid work environment. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to gain valuable experience in purchasing and procurement processes. + Work in a supportive and dynamic team environment. + Engagement in team initiatives and learning opportunities. + Flexible work model with a blend of in-office and remote work. + Gain insights into the research and development industry. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.