Procurement Specialist

Job Summary:
Optim LLC is looking for a dynamic and responsible professional who will be accountable for purchasing in a manufacturing environment while providing administrative, customer service, and shipping assistance.

Core Responsibilities:

• Purchase of all goods and services in support of Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and general office.
• Work with Operations leadership to understand sales forecast and to identify production requirements.

Primary Duties:

• Assist in weekly production planning, ensure purchasing activities are in alignment with production plan and avoid stockouts.
• Maintain Kanban cards and ensure stock levels and reorder points are accurate.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities wherever possible, including sourcing alternative suppliers.
• Ensure proper documentation is created and retained in accordance with ISO 13485 procedures.
• Obtain supplier RFQ’s.
• Generate and place purchase orders for parts and supplies to support all departments.
• Manage and own purchase order fulfillment including, but not limited to: following up on open PO’s and expediting or delaying when necessary.
• Identify and resolve issues as they arise in these focus areas before they become significant.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Understand how materials and records flow through the operation from incoming receiving shipment to the customer.
• Able to interact with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Receiving, Accounting, and shop floor.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience with the production workflow to supply parts and components to production in a timely fashion.
• Provide support to customer service, office, and shipping departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Education and Experience:

• 2 years of experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient computer skills including intermediate Excel skills.
• Proven record of success in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred.

Why join Optim LLC?

Optim LLC develops, manufactures, and supports state-of-the-art endoscopy products and accessories that help medical professionals, law enforcement officers, and industrial users work more effectively and efficiently. We take pride in our work and accomplishments, which all begins with our employees. With an ever-growing market, we are looking to add and advance our workforce with meaningful career and growth opportunities. Our culture is centered around innovation, partnership, and empowerment.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc.)?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000