Buyer III

Job Description

Job Description

Riverpoint Medical is looking to hire a Buyer III. At Riverpoint you will be part of the process that brings great technology to medical, dental, and veterinary markets. We specialize in the design and manufacturing of premium medical devices. Our ingenuity can be found in our suture technologies, sports medicine fibers and anchors, surgical lighting, and special needle technologies. The Buyer III is responsible for creating and maintaining component purchase orders and releases from suppliers to meet defined internal requirements working closely with vendors for new and existing product lines. 

Duties and Responsibilities for the position include:

• Review MRP-generated requisitions and material exceptions, and issue PO’s as needed.
• Monitor ERP system to ensure components are received on time, including maintaining promise dates and reconfirming PO delivery dates. 
• Forecast raw material requirements on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis by vendor. 
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the purchasing team to support the training of new team members, generation of workflows, and creation of training documentation. 
• Lead sourcing activities with new and existing vendors with a focus on complex initiatives. 
• Manage relationships and purchasing activities for strategic vendors with significant business impact and high spend.
• Support and engage in new product introductions to transfer products from design to production. 
• Lead or participate in projects related to inventory control, material flow, and continuous improvement. 
• Execute and maintain enterprise-wide inventory parameters through the execution of quarterly ABC stratifications.
• Analyze pricing, consumption, and inventory trends to reduce the probability of stockouts while considering optimal inventory levels and price breaks.
• Monitor and review supply contracts annually to ensure minimum purchase requirements are met, while supporting the establishment of new agreements
• Assist in coordinating intercompany transfers between manufacturing facilities. 
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to review and resolve customer backorders in relation to raw materials shortages.
• Work cross functionally to resolve quality issues with vendors.
• Manage and grow VMI program for consumables related to FMO and production. 

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations, supply chain management, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing or related role. 
• Experience in medical device manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems, experience with Delmiaworks/IQMS preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly excel. 
• Experience with PowerBI strongly preferred. 

 

We offer great benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision, Life and Accidental Death Insurance; 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, Paid Time Off and 8 company paid holidays.

Riverpoint Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Riverpoint Medical is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.