Buyer II

Perform and coordinate the scheduling, procurement, and expediting for specific product lines to meet master schedule and customer order requirements. Responsible for maintaining inventory levels supporting production/R&D and customer requirements while optimizing inventory.

1. Work closely with Supply Planning to place Purchase Orders and reschedule raw material to meet production plan. Establish and maintain supplier relations and partnerships
2. Develop and identify supply sources and alternatives that are relevant to the needs of the business
3. Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data in order to make decisions that may impact production, staff, or processes
4. Identify and implement cost savings/cost avoidance opportunities
5. Review and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures while successfully managing risks
6. Serve as the key point-of-contact for authorized requesters, managers, and suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve purchase requisition and purchase order issues
7. Prioritize own assignments while focusing on key tasks despite limited time and resources
8. Resolve quality, pricing, and delivery issues with suppliers
9. Interface with Accounts Payable and internal customers to resolve invoice and receiving discrepancies
10. Possess the ability to maintain projects and critical tasks progressing when delays or problems occur
11. Accept the responsibility of a leadership role in improving processes
12. Work under minimal supervision while assisting less experienced peers
13. Comply with applicable Laws and Regulations, adhere to Quality Management System processes and requirements as well as demonstrate Ethics and Integrity in all matters and at all levels throughout the organization
14. Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business or a technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in manufacturing environment
3. Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP Systems, BOM, and planning skills
4. Project management experience and strong organizational skills
5. Tactical experience with lean principles and supply chain management including material flow and delivery applications
6. Good understanding of manufacturing, purchasing, scheduling, and planning processes
7. Strong analytical, problem solving, and negotiating skills
8. Experience with developing and implementing ordering policies
9. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build and enhance solid working relationships that promote collaboration and cooperation with all levels of the company and suppliers
10. Ability to problem solve and think independently in a constantly changing production environment
11. Sound judgment and exceptional time management skills
12. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access, Teams, and Outlook

Desired Qualifications

1. Knowledge of medical device associated supply base
2. Medical Device manufacturing experience
3. APICS or other industry certification(s)