Purchasing Associate

San Diego, CA

Ardea Biosciences is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel treatments for HIV, cancer and inflammatory diseases. We currently have a position open for a part-time Purchasing Associate.

Summary: The overall responsibility for this position is to procure lab supplies and consumables to support the research, development and administrative operations. In keeping with Company policies and procedures, and maintaining compliance with all cGMP requirements, purchasing activities will include in the sourcing and selection of suppliers, maintaining purchasing specifications, leveraging quantity buys and cost-effective purchasing practices.

• Assists in developing purchasing processes, liaises with Finance and Accounting regarding eRequester application, procedures, training, authorization and general policies with respect to the purchasing function.
• Researches and sources vendors based upon such criteria as pricing, cost-effectiveness, and availability of material.
• Identifies and resolves all purchasing issues and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Administers eRequester application, ensuring purchase order requests are handled, approved and issued in a timely fashion.
• Ensures on-time delivery of materials and supplies.
• Processes returns.
• Establishes and maintains vendor relationships.
• Negotiates competitive pricing and vendor contracts.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.
• Reviews purchase orders and contracts for conformance to Company policy.
• Assists with special projects as needed.
• Please note that this is a very “hands-on” position. Occasional assistance and guidance may be provided by HR consultants or other outside service providers.
• Carries out job responsibilities and assignments safely and maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Other duties as may be necessary.
  

• Bachelor’s (BA) in a Life Science or related discipline.
• At least two to five years’ experience in above responsibilities of procurement or materials management within a biopharmaceutical environment.
• Familiarity with quality standards, supplier management policies and cGMP/cGLP standards.
• Must have ability to listen, communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) and to interact with all levels within the organization. Excellent reasoning, interpersonal and organizational skills, and superior attention to detail.
• Extensive skills, knowledge and abilities with computers and software programs including Word, Excel, and electronic purchasing applications or databases.
• High attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and team environment.
  

We are relocating to the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego, with operations currently in Carlsbad and Costa Mesa. Ardea Biosciences is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel treatments for HIV, cancer and inflammatory diseases. We’re a passionate, results-oriented organization. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. If this sounds like the place for you, send your resume to: careers@ardeabio.com. Visit us at www.ardeabiosciences.com.

February 2, 2008