Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.
Job Summary
The Buyer II plays a key role on AGC Biologics’ high‑impact Supply Chain team, helping ensure our life‑changing therapies are delivered without interruption. This role is a strong contributor to Purchasing’s strategic objectives, supporting procurement across GMP and MRO categories in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.
As a Buyer II, you will support end‑to‑end procurement activities for materials, supplies, equipment, and services-balancing speed, compliance, quality, and cost. You’ll collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and external suppliers to select the right partners, negotiate value‑driven agreements, and proactively support operational success.
About our Procurement & Sourcing Team
The Procurement & Sourcing team is part of the Site Supply Chain Management group and plays a critical role in supporting site operations. The team works closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, partnering across functions to meet business and client needs. Collaborating with experienced buyers, the team supports multiple client projects while ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient procurement activities.
Your Key Responsibilities
Obtain and evaluate supplier quotes.
Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders in Procurify and ERP systems.
Place orders and monitor delivery status as needed.
Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate processing and coding of PRs and POs.
Train end users on procurement systems and processes.
Resolve issues related to pricing, damaged goods, returns, and order discrepancies.
Track and expedite past due or unconfirmed orders.
Prepare purchasing KPI reports and supplier scorecards.
Support cost savings, supplier consolidation, and inventory reduction initiatives.
Maintain purchasing records, vendor files, and material pricing in company systems.
Support procurement needs for Manufacturing, Process Development, Engineering, Facilities, and other operational groups.
Key Skills
Strong skills required in the following areas: communication, negotiation, tact, judgment, and organization.
Your Qualifications & Experience
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Finance, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in GMP, MRO, CAPEX, in regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience with purchase orders, contracts, and vendor management.
Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement/ERP systems.
Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
APICS, ISM (CPSM), or other supply chain certification.
Experience with Procurify, Axapta, or similar systems.
Experience supporting both GMP and MRO purchasing.
Formalities
Location: Bothell, WA
Schedule: Monday - Friday, hybrid
Compensation: $80,168.40 - $103,070, based on experience
Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!
AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.