Under limited supervision, the Purchasing Specialist performs all daily procurement/purchasing activities such as preparing Purchase Orders, analyzing quotations, expediting deliveries, project requirement planning, and purchasing repetitive items where existing arrangements have been established. The Purchasing Specialist is a self-starter able to make decisions within a parametric environment and possesses a high level of organizational skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Source, negotiate, and procure products and services including both inventory and non-inventory purchases.
New product introduction activities: vendor coordination, quotes, first articles, and product costing estimates
Coordinate pre-production activities
Prepare and review purchasing requisitions and issue Purchase Orders
Work with Marketing, Engineering, and Operations to establish/define reorder points and economical order quantities
Identify sources and associated outside work as well as evaluate vendor capabilities of meeting production schedule requirements
Assist in cost reduction initiatives
Negotiate pricing with vendors to help lower overall project cost
Build and develop key relationships with vendors
Maintain necessary records and files for efficient operations and prepare reports as required
Manage supplier approval processes and associated documentation
Maintain and score vendor performance for managing supply chain for improvements, in collaboration with other Operations
Work with various internal departments to resolve issues that may arise
Establish and maintain project management reporting against project status
Work with MRP/ERP system with additional Excel and reporting responsibilities
Visit suppliers
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications: Four-year degree required. Minimum of three years of experience with hands-on purchasing and/or buying. Experience in medical devices or a fast-paced ISO certified facility.
Essential Experience and Skills:
Goal oriented and motivated self-starter able to make decisions within a parametric environment
Strong PC skills: Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office) and ERP system understanding required
Quick learner and possess effective written and oral communication skills
High attention to detail, highly organized, and quality oriented
Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, and meet tight deadlines
Problem analysis and resolution skills
General knowledge of manufacturing process
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in a demanding environment while prioritizing work with minimal supervision