Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Support the company’s materials needs by coordinating all aspects of materials forecasting, inventory control, and purchasing.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiates and monitors open purchase orders to ensure timely receipt and to maintain inventory target levels.
• Supports the smooth flow of materials into and through the facility with close interaction with vendors and materials planning, scheduling, manufacturing and engineering.
• Supports purchasing of office, breakroom and other engineering supplies.
• Coordinate ordering, receipt and packaging of materials, equipment, parts and supplies in compliance with Minerva Surgical procedures.
• Procure and oversee outside suppliers as required.  Conduct periodic assessments of suppliers and initiate cost improvement programs to lower costs consistent with quality and service required.
• Maintain inventory levels, which will be enough to satisfy customer and business requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance to resolve invoicing issues.
• Complete projects and tasks in an aggressive manner consistent with corporate objectives. Keep supervisor informed of changes in work schedule and/or workload.
• Regularly recommend and implement methods of improving purchasing and materials handling processes.
• Maintain compliance to GMP systems in coordination with the Document Control and Quality Assurance functions.
• Support company goals and objectives, policies, and procedures that comply with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), and any other applicable domestic or international requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Requirements:
• Knowledgeable in MRP and associated applications software. Knowledge of QAD a plus.
• Must be creative problem solver.
• Proven ability to negotiate and establish favorable relationships with vendors.
• Ability to lift and move 40 pounds.
• Ability to communicate (written and oral) effectively with team members and with external parties (such as suppliers).

• Preferred Education and/or Job experience:

• BS degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Minimum eight (8) years related experience in addition to experience in computer tracking of materials and the use of spreadsheets and charting software.