Description

Position Objective:

The primary objective of Buyer is to perform purchasing duties in support of Manufacturing and Engineering Development activities. The successful candidate will work directly with all levels of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with sales and operational leaders to ensure critical aspects of customer expectations are met.
• Procure materials, components, and outside services in support of medical device manufacturing.
• Support the research & development and sales team on new development materials and quotes.
• Manage open purchase orders backlog, expedite late purchase orders, and close receipts.
• Partner with warehouse and quality teams to resolve suppler paperwork errors, or any other issues within the receiving process.
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain appropriate safety stock levels to support the business and meet operational objectives.
• Own the process of creating/updating material specifications, partnering with appropriate resources and needed.
• Drive and support the implementation of bill of materials (BOMs) and items in ERP system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, Education and Experience  

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement.
• Experience with procurement in a regulated environment preferred.
• Computer skills required. Windows operating system in a networked environment and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working in an ERP system.
• IQMS ERP working knowledge preferred.

Company Competencies:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Job Competencies:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands.
• Continually required to talk and hear.
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of the job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.