Buyer

Job Description

A local Biotech company is seeking a buyer who is responsible for purchasing and vendor negotiations. This person will be evaluating quotes, services, and previous performance data to determine the best value. Must have 2-5 years in this industry specific role.

• Works with planning to forecast demand using multiple metrics, including finished goods, forecasts, and usage history to determine appropriate inventory levels of raw materials.
• Expedite orders as necessary to ensure on-time delivery. Identify actual and potential delivery problems and take proactive steps to inform appropriate personnel. Coordinate the disposition of defective or unacceptable goods and make appropriate corrective measure
• Purchase raw materials, lab supplies, scientific equipment and services, office/business supplies based on planned usage and inventory requirements
• Track progress of orders/backorders and effectively communicate with internal customers on the status of incoming materials.
• OEM and custom product purchasing experience as well as Chemical and Biologicals, printed materials, such as boxes, labels, inserts, plastics and glass materials.
• Assists planning by ordering raw materials needed to fulfill customer orders by creating purchase requisitions, request pricing, obtain approval signatures and placing purchase orders.
• Evaluates vendor reliability; develops new supply sources as required.
• Coordinates purchasing activities with other departments to maintain inventory and supplies at planned levels
• Knowledge of FDA Quality System Requirements, cGMP and ISO Standards.
• Must have effective negotiation skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.