What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Planner (Need Medical Device Background) - Mid Level position at millenniumsoft?
Position : Buyer/Planner (Need Medical Device Background)
Location : San Diego, CA
Duration : 6 Months
Total Hours/week : 40.00
1st Shift
Client: Medical Device Company
Job Category: Procurement Group
Level Of Experience: Mid-Level
Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)
Job Description:
- Responsible for identifying and procuring goods and services at a fair and reason price to ensure business continuity for the production lines and manage optimal inventory levels.
- Solicit quotes, issue annual contracts based on forecast, review requisitions and release POs for the entire life cycle of the Products. Coordinate logistics and ensure JIT delivery.
- Negotiate effectively with Suppliers to avoid Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and partner with Sourcing when a potential PPV is greater $5k. Keep the Production Lines running using Kanban Program.
- Work with stakeholders and peers (Sourcing, Quality, Material Coordinators, Planning, Transportation, Engineers, Finance) to ensure requests are fulfilled. Improve supplier relationships and performance (service, on-time delivery, quality, reconciliation of invoices, POs and documentation).
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement/Kaizen events to improve Purchasing productivity and reduce pain points.
Experience Required: 5 years
Skills Required:
- Work effectively with all types of personalities and provide excellent customer service to Suppliers and Stakeholders
- Understanding of the Supply Chain, and ability to use critical thinking and decision-making skills to optimize the flow of materials and know when to ship by air, rail, sea or ground transportation
- Comprehension of part and change order specification requirements
- Follow a set of procedures and processes (ability to follow standard work instructions and flex with the business changes)
- Experience working with and communicating effectively with Suppliers and Stakeholders
- Understanding of accounting principles and practices to best manage inventory, open POs, prevent PPV, reconciliation issues, and scrap, and pay Suppliers accurately and on-time.
- Excellent communication skills (listening, presentation, interpersonal, written) with leaders, managers, stakeholders, peers and suppliers
- MRP and SAP experience to plan and place POs to support the Production lines
- MS Office (Excel required)
- Ability to work on computers, facilitate conference and phone calls
- Project Management experience
Attributes required:
- Understanding of Kaizens: Six Sigma and Lean, Kanban and end-to-end Supply Chain
- Work with the utmost integrity and build positive relationships
- Ability to lead and take initiative
- Ability to work independently and also as a team player
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Dependable, accountable and responsible
- Have a sense of urgency and take initiative
- Continuous improvement and problem-solving know-how
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree
- MBA preferred
- Six Sigma or Lean certification
- APICS, CPIM certification
Nice to have:
- Ultriva experience
- SharePoint experience
- Skype experience
