What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Health Care Logistics, Inc.?
Position Title: Buyer
Department: Purchasing
Reports To: Purchasing Manager
Classification: Exempt
Workdays: Monday - Friday (This is an in-office position)
Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Join our team and have a successful growing career with Health Care Logistics!
We have a casual and fun work environment with the necessary tools and resources to help you build success and grow within the company. HCL offers competitive compensation, including a base salary and incentive structure, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development with a tiered Account Manager progression model. If you are a driven individual with a passion for account management and building strong customer relationships, we would love to hear from you! Excellent work life balance - never take work home with you!
Primary Function
Primary responsible for negotiating and purchasing materials, supplies and equipment with vendors that have established contracts. Reduce/control costs to provide quality products/service and drive vendor performance.
- Obtains and analyzes bids in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Initiate and maintain all purchase orders, blankets, contracts, and other related purchasing documents including the maintenance of the computer database.
- Review acknowledgements for agreement with purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies with the supplier to the best possible advantage for the company.
- Follow-up and expedite orders as necessary to meet schedules.
- Provide leadership in driving cost reductions and cost control measures with proper documentation.
- Use appropriate processes and procedures to support production activities and Quality System standards.
- Maintain high ethical standards and be professional in all areas of the Purchasing function.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Four-year degree in Business, or equivalent education or experience
- Minimum two (2) years' experience in direct purchasing functions or equivalent work experience
- Good MRP/ERP experience. Experience with Epicor P21 preferred.
- Understanding of compliance regulations (GMP, FDA, DEA, Customs, USP, etc.).
- Understanding of patent process.
- Knowledge of inventory procedures and controls
- Ability to be a strong team player
- Good people, organization, and communication skills; both verbal and written
Benefits Program
Our benefits are incredible!
We offer a benefits package that includes:
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Full time benefits 1st of the month after 60 days of employment.
- Medical Insurance: We offer two medical plan options with low deductibles. Save more on premiums by qualifying for wellness rates!
- Dental Insurance
- Prescription Drug Program with low copays
- VSP Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off - 7 vacation days and 8 personal days starting at your first full year of service (Prorated hours are given after 1st of the month after 60 days of employment)
- 401(k) Retirement including 4% company match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance available for you, your spouse, and your children
- Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurances
- Extensive Bereavement Leave Policy
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Rainy Day Savings Program
