Purchasing Agent (Airway)

Avid Bioservices • Costa Mesa, CA

1d • $21 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes. Your Role: The Purchasing Agent assists the Supply Chain department in the everyday purchasing, tracking, receiving and shipping of materials.

Requirements

• Requires an associate degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 2-3 years of material handling and/or purchasing experience
• Experience with ERP / inventory control systems required, Dynamics AX experience preferred.
• cGMP experience and writing SOP’s, OOL’s and Deviation reports highly preferred.
• You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
• Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
• You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
• You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for placing material and equipment orders.
• Responsible for order follow-up and resolving backorders
• Responsible for negotiating preferred/discount pricing or contract pricing with vendors
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors.
• Enters orders into AX Dynamics inventory control system.
• Prepares and process the return of merchandise items back to vendors.
• Prepares shipments of materials to clients and outside consultants.
• Source new and secondary materials.
• Prepare and revise internal documentation (RMS’s) for materials
• Backs up and assists Shipping and Receiving Clerk
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
• Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees