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Summary
Buyer/planner to support procurement activities in the Supply Chain group. In this position you will support production schedules by ensuring material is delivered in a timely manner to meet customer demand. You will participate in vendor selection, vendor management, negotiating pricing, while maintaining inventory levels. You will manage the procurement process from requisition to delivery.
Job Description
- Provides support to production scheduling and communicates potential material issues that may impact customer orders.
- Experience in various commodities such as cables, electrical components, printed circuit boards, machine parts, plastic for medical device industry preferred
- Familiar with ERP/MRP and production or service environment, preferably SAP.
- Review and execute on purchase requisitions ensuring proper authorization and specifications.
- Manages inventory levels to within commodities to pre-established targets.
- Manages all ECO duties including, supplier communication, updating PO revisions, coordinating implementation dates, first article requirements and keep internal teams updated.
- Interfaces with operational staff on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments.
- Manages within supplier's long-term agreements of qualified suppliers to reduce costs and improve quality and service.
- Owns the entire supplier process and continuously monitors supplier performance while maintaining excellent supplier relations.
- Works closely with the accounting team to maintain acceptable payment terms and resolves invoice disputes timely.
- Maintains an efficient process in dealing with supplier quality and product returns.
- Provides support and assistance to the receiving and incoming inspection group in timely problem resolution.
- Provides timely and effective communication of important issues to manager
- Capable of recommending improvements to purchasing processes
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
- BS degree or equivalent
- Preferred Certification in Inventory Management, APICS and/or Procurement, C.P.M.
- Minimum 5-7 years' experience as a buyer/planner preferably in the medical device or semiconductor industry
- Technical level expertise in principals of procurement in a medium volume production environment
- Technical level expertise in planning, negotiation and contracting for specification controlled and commodity products
- Proven track record of teamwork and cultivating strong vendor relationships
- Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience in SAP preferred.
- Working knowledge of MRP systems, including order management and planning tools
- Experienced in interpreting MRP demands to buy requirements.
- Working knowledge of ISO and Medical principles and practices
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent team building and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Flexible, innovative, with ability to communicate and manage tasks effectively across multiple functions
Time Type:Full time
Job Type:Regular
Work Shift:N/A
Pay Rate Type:Salary
Benefits and PerksVarex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental/Vision
- 10 Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401K match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Schedules
- Variety of Shift Options
- Free Safety Shoes
- Friendly Work Environment
- On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, Credit Union, and Gym
- Free Coffee and Soda
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Discounts
- EV Charging Stations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.