Buyer/Purchase - Urgent Need

Position Buyer/Purchase (Contract on W2, 3 Months, 40 Hours/Week, 1st Shift) Location Zelienople, PA Client Medical Device Company Job Category Procurement Group Job Description This person is responsible to plan all materials to support the manufacturing schedule and accomplish inventory goals. Responsible for assuring all materials needed for production and distribution are acquired on a timely basis and in accordance with company policies and procedures and inventory targets. Minimum Qualifications This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area plus three years’ experience in procurement/planning or equivalency. This position also requires demonstrated communication, human relation, and negotiating skills, understanding of planning systems, lead times, and manufacturing processes. Demonstrated working knowledge for ISO‑13485 as related to supplier controls. The incumbent must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the duties and responsibilities. The person who holds this position has a high impact on overall plant performance, maximum customer satisfaction, and financial profitability through the effective management of resources associated with the procurement, production, and inventory management. Training Requirements Training requirements are maintained in the Training Needs by Job Description. The controlled master is located in Human Resources. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Determine component requirements from the MRP generation run. Plan and procure all items for the production schedule while adhering to established inventory goals. Support the following activities and generate reports: inventory levels and forecasts (monthly), PPV actuals and forecast (monthly), supplier scorecards (quarterly). Communicate with vendors to obtain critical procurement information (price, delivery, invoicing problems, expediting, etc.). Correspond with sources or potential sources of supplies to overcome misunderstandings, complaints, or to secure further pertinent information. Issue purchase orders, establish delivery requirements, payment terms, and ensure proper maintenance of open purchase orders. Process both MRO and MRP purchase orders. Support purchasing activities for the plant. Participate in inventory reconciliation, including cycle counting and yearly physical inventories. Maintain and support development of systems for production planning, purchasing, and inventory control/warehousing via the established MRP system. Work on special reports/projects as required by Management. Draft and route procurement specification changes and updates via the established document control system when applicable. Proactively report product and material availability issues and assist in developing mitigation plans. Participate in daily production meetings. Review accounts payable invoice discrepancies referred by the Accounts Payable Department, especially where the price or other items do not agree with the purchase order. Adhere to and perform according to SOPs and policies governing the plant functions. Comply with cGMP, Quality Standards, and established policies and/or procedures. Identify, develop, and implement CIPs (Cost Improvement Projects) and PPV opportunities to meet annual variance goals. Complete special projects and assignments as requested by the Materials Manager and Plant Manager. Maintain company objectives of inventory levels, quality levels, pricing controls, and inventory availability to support the master schedule. Expedite requirements. Other duties as required. Physical Demand Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. Occasionally required to lift or move at least 25 pounds. These physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mental Demand Moderate to high degree of concentration due to volume, complexity, and/or pressure of work. Measures Of Performance Ability to achieve inventory and cost objectives while best utilizing personnel and equipment resources. Ability to provide material availability to the shop floor when required. Interpersonal skills. Backorder management. Timely and accurate reporting of production and other critical data to management. Effective verbal and written communication. Plant variance goal execution, especially PPV and CIP goals. BS in business or related field preferred. Experience Experience in ERP/MRP systems required. Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.). Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Must understand the function of quality in an ISO manufacturing environment. Experience with data/cost analytics a plus. 3+ years’ experience as a Buyer/Planner preferred. Experience developing cost standards, price negotiation, vendor selection, and maintenance of purchase order system a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr MillenniumSoft Inc