Buyer

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 Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of material through the Production cycle. Provide lead time to sales department. 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 preferred1+ year of experience working in a buyer/planner roleManage multiple tasks and objectivesSelf-motivated, organized, and independent worker with the ability to work related deadlinesAbility to provide leadership and integration to organizationAbility to learn, convey, and expand company objectivesAbility to manage and maintain confidential informationAbility to foster effective work relationships with co-workers, customers, and vendorsKnowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple projectsComfortable using the computer including experience with Microsoft Word and ExcelDesire to take advantage of an opportunity with great growth potentialAbility to assist in any areas as requested by management Benefits 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 Performance Health