Overview: The Purchasing Specialist manages procurement activities for CMC materials, fixed assets, R&D supplies, office materials, and catering. This role supports the Procurement Supervisor in supplier relations, ensures compliance with ethical standards and regulations, and works with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Procurement Supervisor with procurement processes, including materials, assets, and services.
Manage purchase orders (PO), payments, and related documentation.
Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding POs and payments.
Collaborate with finance and legal on contracts and documentation.
Coordinate with QA on supplier evaluations, change controls, and investigations of deviations.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, laws, and ethical standards.
Track sourcing, price comparisons, negotiations, and delivery for orders.
Support demand forecasting with supply chain and manufacturing teams.
Maintain compliance with Environmental Health, Safety, and Information Security policies.
Qualifications:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree familiar with purchasing/procurement experience, ideally in biopharma or manufacturing.
Fluent in both English and Chinese is preferred.
Knowledge of GMP principles is a plus.
Strong MS Office and electronic procurement systems skills.
Team player, adaptable, with a sense of responsibility and attention to detail.
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.