Senior Materials Coordinator

Responsible for end-to-end ownership of procurement and supply chain operations supporting MRI R&D programs. This includes sourcing, supplier management, quality coordination, and supply planning to ensure timely availability of materials across multiple concurrent workstreams. The role requires a hands-on, cross-functional expert capable of managing supplier relationships, mitigating supply risks, and ensuring seamless material flow in a dynamic R&D environment.

Experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing

Strong experience in end-to-end procurement lifecycle for Superconducting magnets (preferred)/Cryogenics (RFQ PO delivery)

Proven exposure to complex, BOM-driven environments (engineering / manufacturing / healthcare preferred)

Experience managing multi-supplier ecosystems and vendor relationships

Working knowledge of supplier quality processes (Non-Conformance Report handling, audits)

Experience in material planning, demand-supply coordination, and scheduling

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) is good to have

Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle from RFQ creation to purchase order placement and final delivery

Conduct supplier negotiations to ensure cost-effective sourcing while meeting technical and timeline requirements

Execute and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, timely release, and adherence to project schedules

Perform continuous order tracking and expediting, proactively following up with suppliers to avoid delays

Monitor and manage material availability against build schedules, ensuring no disruption to R&D activities

Identify supply risks (long lead times, single-source dependencies, shortages) and implement mitigation plans

Act as the primary point of contact for all supplier interactions, including issue resolution and escalation handling

Manage supplier quality issues, including non-conformances, and corrective action follow-ups

Maintain end-to-end visibility of material status, having clarity of regular updates on deliveries, risks, and delays of the parts

Maintain accurate documentation, tracking systems, and reporting dashboards for procurement and supply chain activities

Collaborate closely with Latham R&D team to understand demand priorities and align procurement execution