Overview:
We are currently seeking an energetic and motivated Principal Buyer to join our fast-growing organization. In this role, you will be responsible for performing and coordinating the procurement, scheduling, and expediting of direct and indirect materials and service to meet production schedule and internal customer order requirements. Mainly responsible for all activities surrounding the purchase of raw materials to optimize inventory management through supplier quality and deliveries.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Planning to perform and coordinate the procurement of raw material for complex product lines to meet master schedule and customer order requirements across sites.
- Serve as the key point-of-contact with supplier to communicate forecast, capacity, and supply needs.
- Process purchase orders while negotiating a cost reduction for multiple sites to reach cost saving goals.
- Implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures while successfully managing risks.
- Resolve quality, pricing, and delivery issues with suppliers.
- Support new product development by coordinating supplier's input during the development period and lead negotiation for desired results.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data to make decisions that may impact production, staff, or processes.
- Identify and implement cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities.
- Establish and maintain positive supplier relations and partnerships.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in a related area.
- APICS or CPIM Certification(s)
- 8-10+ years of Buying/Purchasing experience in Medical Device manufacturing industry
- Experience using Deacom or related MRP system.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP Systems, BOM and planning skills.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of manufacturing, purchasing, scheduling, and planning best practices and procedures.
- Tactical experience with lean principles and supply chain management including material flow and delivery applications.
- Knowledge of medical device ISO13485.