Buyer

About the role

This position will be responsible for purchasing direct materials, controlling cost and profitability, controlling inventory levels, and driving on-time delivery in Gainesville, FL.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of procurement duties related to planning, sourcing, buying, negotiating, and receiving goods.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure purchased items stay within inventory targets.
• Identify any short-term or long-term supply gaps and work with suppliers to solve them.
• Develop mutually beneficial supplier partnerships, which may include site visits, weekly performance meetings, and hosting supplier visits.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, taking expedite/de-expedite/cancel actions as appropriate.
• Communicate delivery dates and risks with other Advita personnel.
• Consistently review MRP and non-MRP supply purchasing requirements and place orders consistent with company guidelines and procedures.
• Validate and adjust purchasing plans based on MRP signals. Investigate and challenge planning and forecasting inputs.
• Set and maintain MRP parameters where appropriate.
• Evaluate supplier delivery performance monthly and provide supporting data or commentary.
• Communicate purchasing forecasts to suppliers on a scheduled and/or ad hoc basis.
• Coordinate with internal teams to solve technical or quality problems.
• Research, select, approve, and manage appropriate suppliers for purchases.
• Continually strive to find suppliers that will provide high-quality, cost-effective products and services that are delivered on time.
• Develop alternative suppliers for key products based on risk assessment.
• Understand and follow all SOPs in the purchasing area.
• Generate and manage purchase orders and other forms/outputs from the QAD ERP system.
• Apply supply chain best practices and optimization techniques to improve business outcomes.
• Review, influence, and facilitate supply contracts.
• Know and apply the Advita Quality System and any appropriate Federal and International Standards.
• Assist and support other employees, teams, and sales personnel as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 2+ years working in the medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industry preferred.
• Experience with QAD or similar ERP system.
• Experience with MRP.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent Communication Skills (verbal & written).
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.