Job Summary
We are seeking a Buyer for a contract/temporary opportunity in Irvine, CA within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. This role is ideal for a procurement professional with 1 to 2 years of purchasing experience who is comfortable working in a regulated, quality-focused environment.
The Buyer will support purchasing, supplier coordination, inventory planning, and procurement documentation for materials, components, goods, and services. This is a strong opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team that values accuracy, supplier partnership, continuous improvement, and cross-functional communication. Candidates who enjoy working with quality, engineering, accounts payable, and supply chain teams will be well-positioned for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase goods, materials, components, and services while ensuring timely availability of required supplies.
- Obtain supplier quotations, negotiate pricing and terms, and support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Prepare and place purchase orders in NetSuite while maintaining accurate purchasing records and files.
- Partner with accounts payable to resolve invoice discrepancies, confirm payment terms, and support new supplier setup in NetSuite.
- Coordinate engineering change order activities with suppliers, quality, and engineering teams.
- Manage supplier communication related to pricing, delivery, quality issues, corrective actions, nonconforming materials, and inventory levels.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $30 to $35 per hour.
- Job type: Contract/Temporary.
- Location: Irvine, CA.
This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.
| Location | Irvine, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $30–$35 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1964 |
| Website | https://www.appleone.com/ |
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