Position Purpose:

As a Buyer Planner at MediSurge you will be responsible for planning materials and writing purchase orders. Sourcing components for new product introductions. Create and maintain positive relationships with strategic suppliers to improve delivery and cost. Develop and keep metrics on supplier performance and manage corrective actions.

Essential Job Functions:

• The Buyer Planner is responsible for sourcing components for new products and managing existing supplier relationships

• This role is also responsible for ensuring the timely and most cost-effective procurement of goods and services to support the business needs

• Follows all GMP and SOPs as defined by MediSurge policies, practices and procedures to ensure that FDA and ISO regulations and quality standards are met

• Creates and manages supplier profiles and commodity strategies.

• Responsible for insuring purchases meet quality and quantity requirements according to specifications, resolving discrepancies with vendors

• Manages return authorization requests and negotiates credit, reworks or replacements

• Provides forecasted information to suppliers and stays informed on supplier’s capacity constraints

• Responsible for maintaining strong vendor relationships; meets with vendors as necessary regarding capabilities, price quotes or production problems

• Participates in the process development of alternate suppliers

• Creates and manages supplier scorecard

• As directed, performs vendor audits on current or potential vendors; determines suitability and capability to deliver quality, cost-effective goods; recommends new vendors or deletion of problem vendors

• Leads and participates within functional projects

• Partners with internal customers to identify, organize, prioritize and execute projects to meet global supply chain initiatives

• Provides, implements and drives purchasing processes solutions for continuous improvement

• Uses data driven analysis methods to identify root cause problem areas and leads corrective action

• Performs other duties as assigned

If you possess these skills and are looking to contribute to a dynamic team, we invite you to apply for the Buyer/Planner position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Supply Chain activity: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49505: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person