Buyer II
Job Location:
Bothell, WA - USA
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Job Summary
Join Us in Bringing Hope to Life
Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling lifechanging therapies for patients around the globe creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. To advance this purpose we rely on team members who value excellence collaboration and meaningful work. If this resonates with you we invite you to explore the role further and apply.
Job Summary
The Buyer II plays a key role on AGC Biologics highimpact Supply Chain team helping ensure our lifechanging therapies are delivered without interruption. This role is a strong contributor to Purchasings strategic objectives supporting procurement across GMP and MRO categories in a fastpaced regulated environment.
As a Buyer II you will support endtoend procurement activities for materials supplies equipment and services-balancing speed compliance quality and cost. Youll collaborate closely with Manufacturing Quality Finance and external suppliers to select the right partners negotiate valuedriven agreements and proactively support operational success.
About our Procurement & Sourcing Team
The Procurement & Sourcing team is part of the Site Supply Chain Management group and plays a critical role in supporting site operations. The team works closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders partnering across functions to meet business and client needs. Collaborating with experienced buyers the team supports multiple client projects while ensuring reliable compliant and efficient procurement activities.
Your Key Responsibilities
Obtain and evaluate supplier quotes.
Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders in Procurify and ERP systems.
Place orders and monitor delivery status as needed.
Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate processing and coding of PRs and POs.
Train end users on procurement systems and processes.
Resolve issues related to pricing damaged goods returns and order discrepancies.
Track and expedite past due or unconfirmed orders.
Prepare purchasing KPI reports and supplier scorecards.
Support cost savings supplier consolidation and inventory reduction initiatives.
Maintain purchasing records vendor files and material pricing in company systems.
Support procurement needs for Manufacturing Process Development Engineering Facilities and other operational groups.
Key Skills
Strong skills required in the following areas: communication negotiation tact judgment and organization.
Your Qualifications & Experience
Required:
Bachelors degree in business Supply Chain Operations Engineering Finance or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in GMP MRO CAPEX in regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience with purchase orders contracts and vendor management.
Knowledge of cGMP FDA and other regulatory requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement/ERP systems.
Strong communication organization negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
APICS ISM (CPSM) or other supply chain certification.
Experience with Procurify Axapta or similar systems.
Experience supporting both GMP and MRO purchasing.
Formalities
Location: Bothell WA
Schedule: Monday - Friday hybrid
Compensation: $80168.40 - $103070 based on experience
Who We Are
AGC Biologics is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization with a strong presence in the United States. From our headquarters in Bothell Washington we develop and manufacture lifechanging advanced biologics for some of the worlds most innovative pharmaceutical companies. Together with our team members across Europe the U.S. and Japan we deliver development and manufacturing of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins plasmid DNA (pDNA) messenger RNA (mRNA) viral vectors and genetically engineered cells therapies. Across our global network we are united by one mission: To work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.
We are a collaborative inclusive and equalopportunity organization where team members are valued for their expertise teamwork and ingenuity.
