Buyer

Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.

You will have a tactical role in planning, scheduling, and coordinating purchasing activities to fulfill orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in assemble to order environment.

• Plan, issue, and track orders and logistics needed to build chair orders according to forecast; including issue of purchase orders, arranging logistics, and/or expedite orders.
• Effectively collaborate with suppliers and global strategic purchasing liaisons. Foster strong business relationships.
  Manage parts orders to insure a 99 % service level for production parts and a 95% service level for service parts. Will be held accountable for maintaining supplier delivery performance to meet these metrics.
  Manage domestic and international suppliers.
• Set up and maintain parts and ordering parameters in an ERP system and be able to interpret Bills-of-Materials to ensure parameters are correct.
• Maintain metrics of suppliers, cost and delivery performance.
  Assist with inventory control analysis, including cycle counting and/or determining root cause for any inventory shrink as required.
• Coordinate activities with department managers to ensure customer satisfaction and effectively communicate all concerns for over/under planned inventory levels with area management teams.
  Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; an Associates degree or equivalent training and education beyond high school is preferred.
• 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
  ERP/MRP system experience.
• Must have strong skills in Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Excel is recommended.
• Candidate will have a thorough knowledge of all purchasing techniques and related skills. With proven track record in a manufacturing company.
• Must be self-motivated, demonstrate a sense of urgency and initiative, and work with minimum supervision.
• Candidate will collaborate with other buyer/planners, forecasting, logistics, and production management in a team environment.
• Will need to manage multiple tasks and priorities, while quickly adapting to changing situations.
• Must be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!

1. You’ll make a difference. Every day

Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people’s lives.

2. You’ll make your mark as part of our future

We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.

3. You’ll feel welcome from day one

We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

Who you are
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don’t follow the herd – you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we’re looking for.

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More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.

Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1600 team members in more than 15 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.

Fun facts about us: One of our products was 1 of 100 best inventions in Time magazine in 2021
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/6112517/permobil-explorer-mini/