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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Supply Assurance Buyer (Biotech/Med Device industry/ Purchase Orders/ SAP experience) - **Company:** ENTEGEE, Inc. - **Location:** Richmond, CA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $93,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, SAP ERP, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications), SAP Project System - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c2c1a8d6513e729c ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vendor relationship building?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. * 1-3 years' experience in purchasing or production planning fields. * Experience expediting and issuing purchase orders. * Coursework towards CPM and/or CPIM certification is preferred. * Full knowledge and application of the principles and theories of purchasing/materials. * Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Teams, and Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). * Experience with SAP preferred ## Description This Supply Assurance Buyer role is for the Richmond Chemical Plant that produces process chromatography resins, liquid buffers, monomer solutions, oils, and other specialized life science products. The Richmond Chemical plant has over 3000 SKUs, and complex batch production processes that runs over multiple work centers in a single process order. As a Supply Assurance Buyer II, you'll be an integral part of the Manufacturing Group, collaborating with various functions such planning, production, QC, manufacturing Engineering and warehouse. Ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support production and customer demand. Typical day includes reviewing supplier communications and ERP signals, addressing urgent chemical shortages, escalating supply issues, and coordinating with many manufacturing function teams. You'll be responsible for purchase requisition, monitor open purchase orders, validate and confirm supplier commitments, and proactively mitigate risks through follow-ups and contingency planning. You'll be supporting long term initiatives like dual sourcing, supplier performance tracking, inventory optimization to strengthen overall supply continuity. How You'll Make An Impact: * Places purchasing orders for goods and services needed in support of manufacturing. * Manages supplier relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency. * Monitors inventory/stock levels to support production and inventory goals. * Issues material purchase orders to support production. Identifies and resolves potential supply problems. * Actively manages workflow in SAP system. * Resolve invoice discrepancies to minimize overdue invoices and ensure supply availability. * Evaluate stocking levels and adjust to meet the needs of the business. * Ensures products/services get delivered on time and meet quality standards. * Work with scheduling team to process expedites as necessary to support production. * Introduce and manage efficiencies through effective purchasing. * Participates in supplier audits / business reviews. * Complies with commercial certification programs and applicable safety requirements. * Maintains files and records related to purchasing activities. * Process RTV's (return to vendor) for Non-Conforming Materials. ## Related Videos - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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