Senior Buyer
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Job Location:
Bedford, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
26 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Overview
Position Summary:
Purchases supplies and materials at the optimum terms to meet Company goals following all relevant SOPs. Utilizing the output of Companys ERP system interprets demand and insures appropriate order coverage for all material under their responsibility. Identifies new and alternative sources of supply. Prepares RFQs and performs supplier surveillance. Manages sources of supply through regular contact which may include teleconference site visits and/or periodic formal reviews. Maintains systems to ensure accurate data related to Purchasing. Assist management with all other supply issues as required.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Essential Functions:
- Works in conformance to relevant SOPs governing purchase order issue modification receipt and returns to vendor.
- Ensures that all material requirements for assigned items are covered with Purchase Orders Contracts or Supply Agreements with approved suppliers.
- Periodically reviews relevant systems output to issue new purchase orders or revise existing orders for assigned items.
- Performs all activities relating to the placing and revision of orders and maintains system Company and quality records therein related.
- Communicates with suppliers on all issues regarding price quality or delivery requirements on a timely basis to minimize interruption in the supply chain.
- Ensures all issues of supplier non-conformance are documented appropriately and that department management is made aware of any supplier related issue that could interrupt the supply chain or adversely affect Company financial performance.
- Acts as principal interface with Accounts Payable and Inventory Control to resolve errors and delays in paying invoices.
Budget Managed (if applicable):
- N/A
Internal Networking/Key Relationships:
- To be determined based on department needs
Skills & Capabilities:
- Above average MS Office skills particularly MS Excel and MS Word
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:
- BS/BA degree with minimum ten years of related experience or equivalent.
- Thorough understanding of traditional planning systems as well as continuous replenishment systems such as Kanban consignment inventory and vendor managed inventory.
- Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to legal aspects of purchasing.
International Mobility: Required:
- No
Travel Requirements:
- No
The annual base salary range for this role is currently $100000 range to $125000 range. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education relevant experience skillset knowledge and particular business needs.
This role is eligible for medical dental and vision insurance 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match as well as paid vacation and sick sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our managementand select professional rolesare eligible for a performance-based bonus.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
About Company
Since 1959, we’ve harnessed our passion to create a history of innovative specialized diagnostics breakthroughs in vitro diagnostics, improve the quality of test results, and enhance patient care.
