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 SummaryReviews, analyzes, and coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.Main Responsibilities:Assists with purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and supplier quote requests under general instruction.Supports procurement business system data input and integrity.Participates in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information.Assist with cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g. materials, components, equipment and services).Works in accordance with and may help improve cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value.May interact with suppliers and QA to resolve a variety of quality issues.All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.Requirements:0-3 years related experience.Strong language proficiency in English, Mandarin is required.Domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities preferred.Effective verbal and written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.Strong organizational skills, detail oriented.Strong influencing and negotiating skills.Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, word processing, spreadsheets, project management, etc. preferred.Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook required.Must be very detail oriented.Educational:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
