NameProviderPurposeExpiryType ** Buyer II**

San Diego, CA, USA **Overall Responsibilities** The Buyer II will be responsible for performing multiple tasks within the procurement function in support of client projects and corporate activities. Focus areas include coordination of quotes, issuing purchase orders to suppliers, tracking open orders, and resolution of order issues. Maintains an awareness of available or potential suppliers, reviews and evaluates their operations to validate cost, quality, reliability, and ability to meet schedule and price requirements. Interacts with Project Management, Scheduling, and Materials Management as well as suppliers.

**Typical Duties Include:**

* Reviews and analyzes daily MRP data for materials, equipment, and services requisitions.

* Issues Purchase Orders (PO) to suppliers through ERP, Coupa software, vendor catalogs, email, and phone.

* Ensures accurate and timely entry of all ERP/Coupa purchasing parameters.

* Communicates order issues (delays, backorders, damage, etc.) with internal customers.

* Serves as the point person for day-to-day supplier interactions and activities. Ensures timely issue resolution with suppliers. Acts as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement-related problems.

* Identifies actual and potential delivery issues. Expedites materials or identifies alternatives, as needed, to meet production and inventory targets and ensuring there are no production shortages.

* Conducts product, price, and lead time research to assist internal stakeholders.

* Participates in the development of forecasts and inventory strategies.

* Issues requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and administers awards consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.

* Ensures compliance with purchasing policies, GMP requirements, and ethics guidelines.

* Works with Accounts Payable on supplier invoice issues or discrepancies.

* Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

**General Responsibilities:**

* Operates to the highest ethical and moral standards.

* Complies with Abzena's policies and procedures.

* Adheres to quality standards set by regulations and Abzena policies, procedures and mission.

* Communicates effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and staff.

* Ability to participate effectively as a team player in all aspects of Abzena's business.

* Willingness to train on new technologies.

**Qualifications/Skills Required:**

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in procurement and supplier relationship management.

* 5 years minimum experience.

* APICS (CSCP) / ISM (CPSM) certification preferred.

* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

* Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

* Proficiency with leading ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, JDE, Infor, IFS). IFS preferred.

* Experience with procure-to-pay software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer). Coupa preferred.

* Experience working in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility.

* Must have the ability to multitask, prioritize, and finish projects and tasks within deadlines.

* Must be self-motivated, organized, and adaptable.

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