Buyer

Description

Summary: The Buyer / Planner will support the Purchasing and Planner roles ensuring smooth operations within the manufacturing facility.  This role involves developing and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships across functions to support various procurement and planning tasks. 
Buyer / Planner Duties and Responsibilities: 
•    Assist in processing non-stock purchase requisitions for plant personnel for services, supplies, and repairs. 
•    Support the procurement of materials, components, and outside services for manufacturing medical device components. 
•    Help verify specifications and prices, and forward orders to suppliers for acknowledgment. 
•    Assist the R&D and Sales team with new development materials and quotes. 
•    Assist in Managing and tracking open purchase orders, expedite late orders, and close short receipts. 
•    Partner with warehouse and quality teams to resolve paperwork errors or other issues within the receiving process involving suppliers. 
•    Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
•    Assist in maintaining appropriate safety stock levels to support business and operational objectives.  
•    Inventory Transaction reconciliation daily in IQMS
•    Receipts tracking and categorization.
•    Receipts awaiting invoice reconciliation.
•    Supplier On Time Delivery validation (month end)
•    Inventory management, reorder points, reorder triggers
•    Calculating Temp Labor dollars for monthly estimate
•    Process RMA’s & Credits
•    Perform other related duties as assigned by management. 
 

Qualifications

•    Associate’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or accounting related field, or at least 1-2 years of experience in procurement or a related field.
•    Experienced with basic accounting and procurement in a regulated environment is a plus. 
•    Proficiency in Windows operating system and Microsoft Office. 
•    Strong organizational and communication skills.
Company Competencies: 
•    Diversity: Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment. 
•    Ethics: Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. 
•    Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. 
•    Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality. 
•    Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; reports on potentially unsafe conditions. 
Job Competencies: 
•    Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events. 
•    Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently. 
•    Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem-solving situations. 
•    Initiative: Volunteers readily; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks. 
Physical Demands and Work Environment: 
•    Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands. 
•    Continually required to talk or hear. 
•    Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. 
•    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
•    Occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.