Operations Buyer (Fountain Valley, CA or Loveland, CO)

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care. Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs. This role will be based in either our Fountain Valley, CA or Loveland, Colorado hubs. We are not providing relocation at this time. The target hourly pay for this position is $28 - $35 per hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget. The primary responsibility of the Operations Buyer is to procure all materials and supplies in support of assigned Locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and Assist assigned locations with all procurement processes within the ERP procurement system.
• Communicate immediately with the Procurement Operations Manager on any issue (i.e.: pricing, delivery, quality, backorder, discontinuation etc.) that will have multi/cross location impact or effect.
• Review each location’s requisitions requirements via the ERP Procurement system to assure correct supplier, pricing, and quantity for the location, based upon past ordering patterns. Pricing should be checked for changes and accuracy alignment with current supplier agreements or supplier pricing updates.
• Achieve lowest cost and required need dates.
• Communication and order confirmation of the purchase orders (PO) to supplier with two business days always with the goal of meeting the Location required need date.
• Ensure receipt of supplier confirmation for all POs. Resolve any supplier issues pertaining to pricing or delivery, based upon supplier’s confirmation. Issues resolved prior to shipment of product.
• Keep the locations informed of any deviations to their stated requirements.
• Follow up with supplier on any past due orders and communicate the updated delivery information to the locations.
• Resolve any invoice disputes and issues as presented by Antech Accounting, in a timely fashion including documenting the resolution in Accounts Payable database.
• Ensure that any changes in documented pricing presented to the Procurement Operations Manager with backup justification for the change.
• Assist locations with any procurement-related issues they have in a timely and courteous manner.
• Ensure proper and timely filing/storage of PO and confirmation paperwork as required by Antech Management.
• Ensure that data integrity is accurate and as required per department policies and procedures, Manufacturer, Mfg. #, UOM, UOM conversion factor, Classification, price, lead time, location(s) requiring the item, etc.
• May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 1-year experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate proficiency with ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint. Smartsheets and Power BI.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Extensive sitting, phone, and computer use
• Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers.
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch
• May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 10 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person.
• Ability to communicate verbally on the telephone and in person.
• Verbal and written competency in the English language

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including use of cubicles, computers and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, ERP System, email, and the internet. The associate is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates. Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Life Assistance Program
• Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.

For over 30 years, Antech Diagnostics has been the hallmark of the veterinary industry providing the highest level of service, accurate results, and state-of-the-art technology. At the heart of Antech is our love for pets. Join our team of experts committed to providing the very best in diagnostic services.