RCI-ABO-46362 Buyer/ Purchasing Specialist/Procurement Specialist (SAP) (Pharma/Medical Device)

Top 3 Skills

• SAP experience, 1 years in purchasing position
• Preferred: Medical device industry
• Preferred: Regulatory Type of Environment

Description:

• Economically and efficiently purchase materials and services with the best combination of price, quality and services related to the end user's requirements.
• Responsible for site-wide purchasing functions.
• Plan, perform and administer purchasing activities to assure raw materials , MRO items and services are provided in a timely manner.
• Insure all purchases meet corporate purchasing, quality and ethical guidelines.
• Strong negotiation skills required to assure that materials and services are purchased on favorable terms and cost.
• Perform ongoing analysis and cost reductions to ensure the lowest overall cost and the highest value for dollars spent.
• Follows ISO and cGMP guidelines and SOPs for purchasing including material specifications, vendor performance and corrective and preventive actions.
• Responsible for filing and maintenance of vendor records and purchases.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
• They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
• Responsible for achieving the best value for the company and maintaining quality and delivery goals.
• Favorable terms, expected quality, and timely delivery are necessary to achieve site goals and to insure continued flow of products to our customers.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year

Experience Details

• Purchasing or other Supply Chain support role.
• CPM designation with the NAPM (or similar), or a CPIM designation with APICS (or similar) are preferred.
• Understand basic purchasing and material planning functions.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to work with suppliers and customers in a polite and tactful, yet firm manner.
• Must have good organizational skills, experience with computerized ERP systems, and experience with word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment to support internal and external customers.

Start Time (AM/PM) 8am

End Time (AM/PM) 5pm

• Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
• Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
• May require a bachelor's degree and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
• High School diploma required. BS degree preferred.