Procurement & Purchasing Technician

About the role

As a Procurement & Purchases Technician, you will be a vital part of our team, responsible for ensuring that our procurement processes align with our mission to deliver innovative solutions in the biotechnology sector. Join us in fostering a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.

Key Tasks:

• Ensure the supply of materials for all activities at Viralgen.
• Calculate optimal inventory needs to support operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to create a network of reliable partners.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including preparing and processing purchase orders while ensuring compliance with our policies.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable agreements.
• Monitor and track deliveries to ensure timely and accurate receipt of materials.
• Analyze inventory levels and collaborate with internal teams to anticipate and fulfill purchasing needs.
• Track and document all purchasing activities, maintaining accurate records of transactions and supplier performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of materials and services.
• Contribute to the development of innovative procurement strategies that align with our company goals.
• Comply with the corporate legal framework (Compliance Policies)
• Coordinate with rest of the Supply Chain areas to understand their needs and coordinate activities. 
• Provide regular reporting on the performance of the procurement and purchasing process, including key metrics and areas of improvement.

Key Working Relation:

• Reports functionally to Procurement & Purchases Lead
• Operations (Manufacturing, R&D, MSAT)
• Quality departments
• Finance departments
• Services departments