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Purchasing Agent (Airway)

Avid Bioservices, Tustin, CA, United States


Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life‑saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.

Your Role: The Purchasing Agent assists the Supply Chain department in everyday purchasing, tracking, receiving and shipping of materials.

Job Duties:

Responsible for placing material and equipment orders.

Responsible for order follow‑up and resolving backorders.

Responsible for negotiating preferred/discount pricing or contract pricing with vendors.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors.

Enters orders into AX Dynamics inventory control system.

Prepares and processes the return of merchandise items back to vendors.

Prepares shipments of materials to clients and outside consultants.

Sources new and secondary materials.

Prepares and revises internal documentation (RMS’s) for materials.

Backs up and assists Shipping and Receiving Clerk.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires an associate degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.

2‑3 years of material handling and/or purchasing experience.

Experience with ERP/inventory control systems required; Dynamics AX experience preferred.

cGMP experience and writing SOP’s, OOL’s and deviation reports highly preferred.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work: This role is a full‑time onsite position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless otherwise stated by Supervisor.

Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance‑based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) matching and paid time off. The compensation range is $20.52 to $27.35 hourly depending on experience and qualifications. We also offer opportunities for career growth and development in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Who You Are:

You have a "bring it on!" team‑player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.

Your written and verbal skills are top‑notch, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.

Exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail ensure the smooth running of everything.

Master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone—team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.

Physical Demands & Work Environment: In this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 25 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. Your visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, is essential to navigate the diverse day‑to‑day demands of this position.

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