Buyer

Responsibilities

• Creates, processes and tracks purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods, services and equipment per internal stakeholders’ requirements.
• Captures initial inquiries from product development engineers to outside vendors and their representatives.
• Ensures purchase order data accuracy.
• Maintains accurate procurement records in accordance to quality requirements.
• Maintains and reports Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to ensure timely approval of purchase orders.
• Executes timely placement of purchase orders.
• Works with relevant internal departments to manage inventory requirements.
• Works collaboratively with suppliers and ensures proper communication of purchase order expectations.
• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers.
• Maintains and monitors supplier compliance against PO requirements.
• Collaborates in the supplier scorecard evaluation process.
• Executes actions based on defective materials plans.
• Ensures accuracy and maintains Approved Supplier List (ASL) and secures documentation for new supplier set up.
• Works with the Finance team to proactively investigate and support resolution of supplier Accounts Payable issues.
• Tracks spend to ensure meeting budget limits.
• Identifies and reports on opportunities for cost reduction.
• Maintains accurate entry data to ensure all supplier change notifications are being tracked.
• Maintains compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Participates in process improvement projects and ensures timely response to assigned action items.
• Ensures adherence to company policies and procurement best practices while identifying areas for operational improvement.
• Performs other operational tasks as directed and needed.

Requirements

• Proficient in Purchasing best practices.
• Understanding of MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) function.
• Good level understanding of FDA requirements for purchasing.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Self-started with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities.
• Proficient in use of accounting and ERP software.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.