Buyer

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Buyer - Pivotal Health Solutions Full Time 40 Indv. Contributor Watertown, SD, US Pivotal Health Solutions is seeking a Buyer to join our team. The purpose of this job is to plan, schedule, order, and monitor materials, machines, and labor to ensure that customer demands are met in the most cost-effective manner possible. Responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of material through the Production cycle. Determines quantity and order date for raw materials to meet production demands. May be involved in selecting and negotiating with approved vendors. Order pre-production outside services. Monitors and analyzes inventory levels and works to resolve inventory discrepancies. Develops forecasts for raw materials. Provides all procurement activities including contract negotiations, issuing of purchase orders for goods and services, and vendor approvals and evaluations, as required. Instrumental in bringing new vendors and products to the company in an effort to reduce cost and/or improve quality. Works closely with engineering in developing new products. Performs audits of existing vendor base. Assists in resolving inventory and quality issues with procured product as they arise. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned. Job Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required; technical school degree preferred. 1+ year of experience working in a buyer/planner role. Manage multiple tasks and objectives. Self-motivated, organized, and independent worker with the ability to work related deadlines. Ability to provide leadership and integration to organization. Ability to learn, convey, and expand company objectives. Ability to manage and maintain confidential information. Ability to foster effective work relationships with co-workers, customers, and vendors. Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple projects. Comfortable using the computer including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Desire to take advantage of an opportunity with great growth potential. Ability to assist in any areas as requested by management. Pivotal Health Solutions offers a complete benefits package including 401K, paid time off, paid holidays and healthcare benefits. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pivotal Health Solutions, Inc.