Buyer I

Top 3 Skills

• SAP experience 1 years in purchasing position
• Preferred: Medical device industry
• Preferred: Regulatory Type of Environment

Description:

• Economically and efficiently purchase materials and services with the best combination of price quality and services related to the end users requirements.
• Responsible for site-wide purchasing functions.
• Plan perform and administer purchasing activities to assure raw materials MRO items and services are provided in a timely manner.
• Insure all purchases meet corporate purchasing quality and ethical guidelines.
• Strong negotiation skills required to assure that materials and services are purchased on favorable terms and cost.
• Perform ongoing analysis and cost reductions to ensure the lowest overall cost and the highest value for dollars spent.
• Follows ISO and cGMP guidelines and SOPs for purchasing including material specifications vendor performance and corrective and preventive actions.
• Responsible for filing and maintenance of vendor records and purchases.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
• They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
• Responsible for achieving the best value for the company and maintaining quality and delivery goals.
• Favorable terms expected quality and timely delivery are necessary to achieve site goals and to insure continued flow of products to our customers.

Experience/Experience Details

• Minimum 1 year
• Purchasing or other Supply Chain support role.
• CPM designation with the NAPM (or similar) or a CPIM designation with APICS (or similar) are preferred.
• Understand basic purchasing and material planning functions.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to work with suppliers and customers in a polite and tactful yet firm manner.
• Must have good organizational skills experience with computerized ERP systems and experience with word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment to support internal and external customers.

This position is NonExempt. Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half. Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials equipment and supplies from vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. May require a bachelors degree and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts practices and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. High School diploma required. BS degree preferred.