Assistant Buyer/Associate Buyer (Biotechnology Industry) 3369303

Position Title: Assistant Buyer / Associate Buyer

Location: East Puerto Rico – 100% Onsite, Administrative Shift (Open to Puerto Rico Residents Only)

Duration: Approximately 1 year

Summary

Under limited supervision, the Assistant Buyer / Associate Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating pricing, and establishing terms and conditions for purchase orders, contracts, and blanket orders required by Amgen Manufacturing Limited. This role supports procurement activities for various commodities, supplies, and services while ensuring compliance with company policies, cGMP standards, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers and contractors for goods and services.
• Negotiate, place, and expedite MRO orders with suppliers.
• Receive, evaluate, and process purchase requisitions for contract services, capital equipment, RO’s, and inventory material.
• Generate purchase contracts and blanket orders in compliance with established procedures.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the Purchasing record database (JDE System).
• Support the design and implementation of new procurement systems and tools (e.g., new JDE release, corporate purchasing card, minority supplier program, EDI, electronic requisitioning).
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through special projects and supplier partnerships.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to develop specifications for new equipment and goods.
• Maintain purchasing documentation in accordance with cGMP standards.
• Serve as backup for the MRO Category Manager when needed.
• Assist in conducting supplier audits and site visits; provide input to audit teams.
• Resolve purchase order discrepancies affecting Receiving and Finance.
• Monitor and coordinate goods returns, ensuring timely processing.
• Attend and actively participate in departmental, operations, procurement, and logistics meetings as required.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED and 4 years of directly related work experience, OR
• Associate Degree and 2 years of directly related work experience, OR
• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 months of directly related work experience, OR
• Master’s Degree.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Fully bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing requisition-to-PO conversion using SAP reports.
• Knowledge and experience in raw materials planning.
• Experience with Rapid Response (nice to have).
• Proven SAP proficiency.
• Skilled in managing supplier communications and escalations regarding PO delivery postponements, past-due orders, quantity discrepancies, closing balances, and missing documentation (e.g., COA, packing list).
• Experience participating in cross-functional projects.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet or other reporting tools for metrics (nice to have).

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in representing ProQuality Network in this exciting opportunity, please apply using the job description link and submit your updated resume.