Buyer- Production Purchasing

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Job Summary This position procures over 20% of the total dollars needed to support production and assembly departments. Resolves routine purchasing issues.

Expedites materials from suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery.

Works with the Quality Assurance and Engineering departments to verify the accuracy of Non‑Conforming Material Reports before returning materials to suppliers.

Obtains corrective action reports from suppliers to ensure that quality problems are resolved in a timely manner.

Attends scheduled production planning and engineering meetings.

Provides monthly purchasing reports.

Meets with suppliers and manufacturers’ representatives to obtain information concerning pricing, quality, availability and delivery of parts.

Evaluates Engineering Change Notices for cost or delivery impacts and to coordinate implementation of changes with suppliers.

Physical/Environmental Demands Lifting – Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.

Writing

Field of vision/peripheral

Minimum Qualifications Education and/or experience equivalent to a related Bachelor's Degree.

A minimum of two years of purchasing experience.

Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures.

Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

Competencies Computer skills

Contract/agreement review

Material order delivery

Product pricing/quality/availability/delivery

Benefits Multiple shifts and hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick‑time, paid holidays

401K, Health Savings Account

Equal Opportunity Statement Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.

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