Buyer

Company Description

medmix is a global leader in high-precision delivery devices. We occupy leading positions in the healthcare, consumer, and industrial end-markets. Our customers benefit from our dedication to innovation and technological advancement that has resulted in over 900 active patents. Our 14 production sites worldwide, together with our highly motivated and experienced team of nearly 2’600 employees provide our customers with uncompromising quality, proximity, and agility. medmix is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: MEDX). www.medmix.swiss 

Job Description

Job purpose

This role is responsible for and manages purchasing, material requirements planning and supplier relationship management.

Main accountabilities and tasks

• Manages the order fulfillment process including purchase order entry, purchase order administration, and expediting incoming product.
•  Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and purchase raw materials required for production.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains
•  Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate supply without overstocking, and manage reorder points.
• Analyze market trends to make cost-effective purchasing decisions and manage budgets.
• Executes the purchase order tracking process and ensures purchase orders are processed in accordance with the organization’s customer satisfaction and performance standards
• Ensures adequate inventory levels are maintained to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost
• Maintains close written and verbal communication with Corporate purchasing locations to ensure the local material requirements are met
• Work closely and effectively communicate with operations, quality, customer service and the sales team, as well as other team members
• Tracks changes in business needs and adjust order quantities to support business increases or decreases
• Facilitates process improvement, streamlining of costs, to increase the quality of procurement, logistics, and materials management
• Reviews weekly open purchase order report and updates and addresses discrepancies
• Assist with inventory counts when applicable
• Other operational tasks as deemed necessary

Qualifications

Work experience: 3-5 years of  Buyer /Inventory Planning

Education: Bachelor’s degree or commensurate years’ experience

Other:

• Excellent and demonstrated organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in orders and documentation.
• Outgoing self-starter with a positive attitude who enjoys a small business environment
• Team player with focus on building organizational relationships to achieve corporate goals
• SAP, ERP experience preferred but not required
• Efficient in MS Office Products
• Strong TEAM and LEAD mentality required

Additional Information

Benefits we offer:

• An innovative, vibrant and agile culture
• Growth opportunities in a globally successful and dynamic business on a growth trajectory
• Up to three (3) weeks of paid time off beginning your first year
• Twelve (12) company paid holidays per year
• Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Identity Theft and Legal Protection plan options
• medmix Employee Savings Plan / 401k with 100% employer match up to 6% of your annual base salary
• Eligible to receive additional non-elective 401k contributions on a quarterly basis
• Health Savings Account with dollar-for-dollar matching based on coverage level
• Employee Assistance, Health and Wellness Program
• Access to a wide range of discounts on shopping, entertainment and lifestyle

medmix is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.

93% of our employees would go above and beyond to deliver results – do you have the drive to succeed? Join us and boost your career, starting today!

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.