Senior Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Must Have:

• Medical Device Experience
• Sage Software Experiencce
• Netsuite Experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage RFQ and PO processes
• Identify new suppliers and negotiate prices
• Participate in S&OP process including demand and material planning for assigned product portfolios/vendors
• Analyze material inventory and accountable for maintaining sufficient safety stock and inventory projection for the materials
• Balance material demand/supply to minimize stockout risk by analyzing current inventory, forecasting needs, and scheduling supplier’s shipments
• Accountable for creating Purchase Orders in ERP system, maintain accurate open PO lines to define inbound quantities and due dates from suppliers, track in transit shipments, and expedite deliveries as needed
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, and effectively manage quality service / product performance issues with suppliers.
• Communicate material quality and delivery change requirements to suppliers in an MRP environment
• Purchase materials and services, obtaining maximum value in terms of price, quality, and delivery
• This position is ideal for a self-starter with a proactive, ownership mentality who can make decisions of consequence in a fast-paced environment.