4 month contract - covering for a leave of absence - potential to extend longer term

Hours - M-F, first shift (8-5 is)

Pay rate range is $ $39.89 - $42.56/hr.

Specific Responsibilities

• Balance on hand inventory, demand and associated lead times to optimize inventory levels through various management programs such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), KanBan systems, min/max leveling, off-site storage facilities, etc.
• Issue purchase orders for component parts based off demand using relevant MRP system to drive order cadence.
• Ensure inventory accuracy by monitoring inventory through floor observation and cycle counts, and when necessary determines root cause for variances and analyzes and recommends preventive measures or process modifications.
• Analyze forecast and work with vendors with long lead time components, work to combine buys and reduce costs.
• Obtain approval for POs of significant value in accordance with approval authorization levels prior to placement with supplier.
• Identify and leverage opportunities for continuous improvement and manage financial risk. Analyze purchase price variances compared to quote.
• Assist with supplier negotiations to drive lower costs, establish rebate programs and improve payment and delivery terms.
• Effectively communicates required dates to vendors and follow-up on delivery dates as needed.
• Process vendor changes by appropriately submitting change controls when necessary and adjusting inventory management systems accordingly, issue and track SCARS when necessary.
• Monitor, measure, and report vendor performance by using vendor score card.
• Ensure on-time delivery of component parts and communicate any issues to area management.
• Expedite overdue component purchase orders with vendors to support production and facilities activity.
• Coordinate and monitor applicable testing and release activities with appropriate internal and external quality control laboratory testing facilities in accordance with Master Schedule.
• Replan and reschedule component open orders as a result of scheduling changes to reflect revised quantity or ship date requirements.
• Monitor material status and effectively communicates obsolete & expired materials to the organization and facilitates inventory meetings with organization to review aged inventory and necessary disposition.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leader.

Education and Qualifications

• MIN 2 years of procurement experience in a high-volume cGMP production or manufacturing environment - REQUIRED
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, APICS Certification is an asset.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills, effective communication (both written and verbal), proactive problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Possess the ability to bridge relationships between various departments, levels of the organization, supplier and customer organizations.
• Excellent organization skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established guidelines.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities with a strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends.