Senior Buyer-Planner at ICU Medical, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Buyer / Planner
This position is 100% onsite in Salt Lake City



FLSA Status: Exempt



Position Summary

The Senior Buyer / Planner is responsible for providing production support and coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services.



Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide production support and coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, parts, supplies and services
• Review requisitions and award purchase orders in accordance to knowledge of current fair market prices and price history
• Determine the best method of procurement
• Prepare purchase orders
• Review bid proposals and maintain manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
• Review defective, unacceptable goods or services with users, suppliers and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
• Approve invoices for payment and contact suppliers to resolve invoicing issues
• Expedite follow-up and receiving of materials, supplies and services in a timely manner to support JIT shipments
• Process raw material requirements and purchase orders
• Complete data entry from receiving paperwork
• Source, select and submit new suppliers
• Request samples and applicable documentation from suppliers
• Monitor quality and services from approved suppliers
• Work on special assignments as they arise



Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the purchasing field
• Strong organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize key business objectives and respond quickly to changing priorities
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
•Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook


Education and Experience

• High School diploma; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in Purchasing or related areas
• Working knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
•Experience with Oracle is preferred



Travel Requirements

• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time


Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• This is largely a sedentary role.
• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.


ICU Medical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.