Buyer

At A-dec we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.

Procure raw materials components tooling and services in support of production and engineering

requirements

Issue manage and maintain purchase orders in ERP system

Negotiate with suppliers to obtain best terms of purchase including price shipping and payment

terms

Monitor supplier performance related to cost quality delivery and responsiveness

Coordinate with production planning engineering quality and operations to support manufacturing

schedules

Manage order acknowledgment exceptions to lead times delivery commitments and price

Resolve supplier issues including late deliveries non-conforming material and shortages

Execute inventory management initiatives including safety stock reorder points and

excess/obsolete material reduction

Facilitate and participate in cost reduction and supplier consolidation initiatives

Manage supplier qualification/re-qualification audits and compliance to quality and regulatory

requirements (RoHS/REACH etc.)

Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and records in accordance with our supplier

management procedures

Support continuous improvement projects within the supply chain

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills

Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

Working knowledge of how purchasing decisions impact manufacturing operations including

production schedules inventory levels lead-time and cost.

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes bills of materials routings and capacity

constraints and how these influence sourcing and supplier selection

General knowledge of monitoring and managing supplier performance using key metrics such as

on-time delivery quality performance lead-time adherence and cost competitiveness

Basic knowledge of how to read and interpret engineering drawings including dimensions

tolerances notes and basic GD&T symbols sufficient to support souring decisions and supplier

communication

Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and their impact on purchasing strategies

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Operations or related field (or equivalent

experience)

15 years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment

CPIM CPSM or similar certification preferred

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements staffing levels and customer demands.

At A-dec we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture total well-being and opportunities for learning and career advancement.

A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.

A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by addition A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor

A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.