Job Summary:Buyer responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for the business. Their duties include negotiating deals with suppliers and securing inventory levels of current products. The Buyer also performs market research, product tests and evaluations, and analyzes competitors to identify the best sources for the company.Duties & Responsibilities:Managing new vendor creation/set-up in ERP system (COUPA)Co-ordinate purchase requisition, purchase order creation and monitor approval flowOrder and secure materials for production – purchase according to production plan and forecast including monitoring inventory levels and providing forecasts to suppliersDelivery note checking against POHandling of rejected materials to suppliersMaintain ERP system with purchase related data e.g. supplier information, lead times, ordering points, prices, invoice processingMonitoring supplier performanceContinuous improvements related to purchasingSupport engineering with purchases and projects when requiredOthers which are related and assigned from time to time by the immediate superiorMinimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience:Minimum Qualifications:At least two years of operative purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment with relevant supply chain management and logistic qualificationAbility to be a team member and effectively interface with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Research & DevelopmentMust be a self-starter, a "hands-on" individual who enjoys a challenge and is dedicated to getting the job done with minimal support and directionSolid Excel skills are required as well as a high proficiency in standard job costing and variance analysisExcellent attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projectsPreferred Qualifications:Experience in a medical product manufacturing environmentFluent in written and spoken EnglishEducation:Bachelor's degree in a field such as business or supply chain or equivalent training and experience is requiredPhysical Requirements/Work Environment:This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities.The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.#J-18808-Ljbffr