Purchasing Agent

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Summary:

A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. Mainly works on supply chain challenges of diverse scope for Indirect materials. Applies best practices and knowledge of internal/external business challenges to improve products, processes or services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner to sourcing in qualifying and identifying suppliers
• Overview all new Supplier onboarding process from end to end
• Enforce purchasing policy
• Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity.
• Continuous support with evolution of onboarding and purchasing process specifically for LATAM
• Serves as subject matter expert for all purchasing related activities
• Manage and support backend processes such as invoice resolution issues
• Ensure indirect Buyer KPI is met
• Applies experience of dealing with Customers and Suppliers to help inform and support strategy development
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and implements compliant solutions

Position Requirements:

• Able to analyze data and identify solutions based upon facts and data
• Demonstrated ability to combine data from multiple sources to draw conclusions and apply when making decisions
• Able to effectively analyze the probability, control and impact of identified risks
• Able to form cross-departmental relationships to foster planning and efficiency
• Able to challenge status-quo to improve processes within their area
• Able to co-ordinate and adjust own work tasks with others and resolve short and medium-term issues to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills in English
• Self-motivated, yet knows when to seek assistance from more senior procurement management
• Actively pursues learning and personal development

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

• Typically requires 1~3 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree.