Indirect Buyer

1. GENERAL INFORMATION Job title Indirect Buyer Function / Department Operations - Supply Chain Career Band / Global Grade/Exemption Status Exempt Reporting to (Title) Sr. Supply Chain Manager Location / Country Charleston, SC / US Effective date 5/2/2024 2. JOB OVERVIEW / PURPOSE The Buyer - Indirect will be responsible for executing purchase orders for indirect materials, services and general operating supplies from demand (requisition) through delivery. Using a clear understanding of financial impact and business accounting as it pertains to purchasing, maintaining communication with the Supply Chain Manager, suppliers and internal customers 3. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES • Enter and process purchase orders according to established procedures and policies • Confirm delivery dates with suppliers to ensure internal needs are met. • Perform daily monitoring of open purchase orders to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery • Resolve potential problems or material delays by actively communicating with suppliers and internal requestors. • Process purchase orders for payment including receiving invoices and matching them to line items on the purchase order. • Communicate with internal customers and/or vendors when discrepancies arise between invoices and orders. • Provide PO management by ensuring the closure/completeness of purchase orders. • Initiate and manage supplier onboarding and contract management per policy and procedures • Ensure vendors meet established compliance standards. • Other duties as assigned. 4. PROFILE Competencies, skills, knowledge & qualifications needed to fulfill the position. 4.1. Professional Experience & Specific Skills • Minimum 3-5years in a indirect materials/MRO in a highly regulated industry • Experience working with ERP programs • Strong history of working in a fast paced environment while abiding by processes and protocols • APICS CPIM or CSCP Certification a plus • Extremely organized and detail-oriented • Must have strong communication skills • Must be very processed oriented and maintain a constant vigilance towards process improvement by proposing new methods and technological/automated solutions • Demonstrated ability in developing effective long term strategies to support business pStrong ability to influence and align others • Strong Project Management skills • Proficiency in MS Office tools • Problem solving and analytical skills 4.2. Relevant Qualification: (education and training) • Bachelor's or Associate degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field SHL Medical US Manufacturing LLC | Job Description 4.3. Language skills Mandatory (Must) • English Physical Requirements: The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America) • The ability to finger, balance, climb, stoop, stand, and walk. • The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. • While performing this job employee work involves sitting most of the time with walking and standing required only occasionally. This position may lift up to 10 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. • Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analyzing; and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. • The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including: noise, close proximity to moving parts and equipment, and exposure to chemicals; atmospheric conditions including: odors, fumes, and dust. • Ability to work the hours necessary to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirem.