Buyer II

Argen Corporation•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Buyer II is responsible for procurement of materials, components, supplies and/or services for the company in accordance with Procurement procedures and work instructions.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 2 years of experience in Purchasing.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and resourceful problem‑solving abilities.
Proficiency in MS Office, with excellent Excel skills.
Experience managing and developing customer and supplier relationships.
Working knowledge of production planning, material requirements planning, and Kanban systems.
Ability to negotiate and communicate purchase order changes with internal customers and suppliers.
Ability to learn technical concepts through work instructions, standard operating procedures, and on‑the‑job training.
Knowledge of cGMP regulations: ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98‑282, 93/42/EEC, RDC 16/2013, MHLW MO 169, and TG(MD)R Sch 3.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
Coordinate and develop purchasing strategies with internal customers based on needs, product specifications, and statements of work.
Review purchase requisitions and execute purchase orders with approved suppliers.
Track order statuses and resolve or escalate issues to ensure timely delivery.
Maintain procurement records (e.g., order confirmations, invoices, contracts) in accordance with procedures.
Interface with Procurement management to provide updates, input, and communication with other departments.
Identify opportunities across the supply chain for cost reductions, inventory optimization, and quality improvement.
Liaise with internal customers, inventory control, receiving, and Quality to ensure products arrive in good condition.
Resolve any supplier-related non‑conformances in a timely manner.
Document, track, and report Key Performance Indicators for key suppliers, including on‑time delivery and quality performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.