Purchasing Specialist

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