Purchasing Clerk

About Us:

Poly-Med is the leading developer of bioresorbable polymers and fibers. We help innovative medical device companies focused on improving patient outcomes. Poly-Med designs, develops and manufactures superior materials to get customer products to market in the most efficient manner with the greatest improvement to quality of life. Located in Anderson, South Carolina, Poly-Med, Inc. has been recognized as a leader in the industry for over 20 years. Poly-Med continues to grow in a multitude of medical device modalities. Our novel materials are key in actively enabling products ranging from vascular stents, hernia meshes, dental delivery systems, dental hygiene, and a variety of wound closure applications in the worldwide medical device market.

For additional information, visit our website at www.Poly-Med.com.

Our Team:

We employ a widely diverse team comprised of experts from material science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, biology, business marketing, and project management to create a work environment focused on solving tough medically related problems. Our team is energetic, resourceful, and, above all, collaborative. We are searching for like-minded talent to build on our success and continue our quest to improve patient outcomes through novel polymeric and drug delivery systems.

Employee Benefits and Information:

• Health, Dental and vision coverage options
• Life, short and long term disability insurances
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Pay period is once a month.

Description for Purchasing Clerk:

The Purchasing Clerk is responsible for assisting buyers in general purchasing functions to obtain supplies, equipment, and services for Poly-Med, Inc, along with participating in quality assessments and continuous quality improvement activities. Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and customer-focused manner. Works under the general supervision of the Senior Buyer, who reviews and inspects work for effectiveness and conformance to the established standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively assists senior buyer and planning coordinator in maintaining adequate operating supply levels in the facility.
• Responsible for majority of company ordering, receipt, delivery and tracking, with the exception of raw materials.
• Evaluate and facilitate approval on all items placed on the requisition tool. Coordinate any purchasing discrepancies or variances with all parties involved.
• Obtain correct pricing via website or vendor for quote prior to creating PO.
• Place orders with suppliers or vendors, and data entry for new purchase orders into the ERP system.
• Frequent email and phone contact with co-workers, external vendors, and shippers.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all invoice and purchase order processing.
• Designated liaison between purchasing, accounting, and inventory to rectify any discrepancies between purchase orders and received goods.
• Responsible for adding contract savings into cost savings report on a regular basis.
• Responsible to track POs for full receipt over time and follow-up with incomplete or missing orders.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Qualifications:

Required: High School or equivalent.

Preferred: Planning/purchasing/supply chain experience preferred

Preferred Internal Candidates will have:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow documented procedures
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with the ability to understand and develop process flows.
• Ability to operate and be effective with a minimum level of direct supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with time pressures and multiple changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong math skills and computer skills, primarily MS Excel and Word as well as ERP systems.

Environmental Requirements:

Must be able to adapt to multiple indoor work environments (shared office space, shared lab space and production areas).

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Must be able to manipulate equipment for validation testing.

Working Conditions at Poly-Med, Inc.:

At Poly-Med, Inc., the safety and health of every employee are of the utmost importance. The use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection devices (ear plugs or earmuffs), and gloves may be required in various working areas.

Physical Requirements:

Employees are regularly required to talk and hear and are frequently required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Employees are frequently required to walk with occasional requirements to climb stairs; use of hands for gross manipulation, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. Lifting as required with proper lifting techniques up to 50 pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Poly-Med, Inc. offers a great selection of benefits including vacation time. Poly-Med, Inc. employees are paid once a month.

Poly-Med, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Poly-Med, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supply chain: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person