Purchasing Specialist

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.