Purchasing Specialist

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. Your Role: An excellent opportunity has become available for a Purchasing Specialist to join the team in Irvine. As a Purchasing Specialist, you will support the site to ensure availability of raw materials on-time and on-quality to ensure production schedules can be met. Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Raise and manage purchase orders.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Manage SAP exceptions.
• Provide availability updates to other departments.
• Maintain master date within SAP.
• Resolve RFA tickets and support with supplier complaints.
  
  Previous experience (ideally 3+ years) within purchasing of direct materials.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills across different modes and styles.
Desirable:
• Experience working within a cGMP or regulated environment.
• Knowledge/experience working with SAP.
• Purchasing or supply chain certification.
• Degree in scientific discipline, supply chain management, or business administration.