Buyer
Direct Hire opportunity that is available to start ASAP
SUMMARY: Under minimal supervision, responsible for managing and coordinating supply chain requirements. Plan and schedule material procurement to forecast plan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent may be required to perform all or a combination of the following essential functions as determined by business necessity.
- Responsible for direction of, managing and coordinating supply chain requirements in support of company objectives and operating strategies to maintain production schedule, meet demand, ensure high quality components and finished goods and attain excellent suppliers at best price and contract terms.
- Responsible for supplier selection, supply chain development, pricing, forecasting and planning procurement.
- Handle correspondences concerning delivery shortage, changes in pricing discrepancies as well as quality issues of inventory components due to material review board dispositions and ECO changes.
- Act as a liaison/point of contact between personnel and suppliers.
- Dispose of and/or address surplus inventory of assigned commodities and disposition accordingly.
- Inform manager and appropriate organizations of potential existence of any problems that may prevent timely delivery of orders and provide solutions to limit impact on production.
- Work with manager to determine efficient level of inventory to meet manufacturing requirements/needs and meet inventory turns of 4-6.
- Ensure purchase orders and requisitions are QMS including ASL.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years Purchasing experience.
- Previous experience in a medical device environment, preferred
- APICS certification is a plus.
- Knowledge of/ability to troubleshoot ERP/MRP planning system is required.
- Must have good computer skills.