Purchasing Manager

Defibtech is seeking a Purchasing Manager
, based at our manufacturing site in Branford, CT. In this role, you will be the primary buyer for the Company and responsible for purchases of inventory, equipment, services and supplies in support of manufacturing and the general operation of the Company.

• Participate in the process to create a Material Plan which determines which items are purchased for manufacturing. The Material Plan is the basis to create the purchasing strategy and authorizes the purchase of material.
• Purchase items based on the material plan with consideration for financial and logistical constraints.
• Execute purchases based on company policy, including compliance with Quality standards, Levels of Approval and Purchase Order Processing instructions.
• Serve as a primary contact for designated suppliers. This includes ASL compliance, initiating and maintaining Purchase orders. Assist other departments including Quality, Engineering and Accounting with supplier interactions.
• Participate in regular supplier reviews. This may include gathering performance data, organizing reports, and offering suggestions for improvement.
• Work with business partners to identify and minimize exposure to part obsolescence.
• Establish and administer supply agreements with designated suppliers.
• Correct the performance of under-performing suppliers, through objective evidence, QA procedures and improvement plans.
• Identify supplier improvement opportunities, including cost reduction, improved logistics and stocking programs.
• Identify new suppliers and assist with evaluation of their capabilities and business fundamentals. Coordinate the technical evaluation of the supplier with QA and Engineering.
• Work closely with Defibtech Operations and Accounting to resolve receiving and invoice disputes.
• Organize material returns to suppliers.
• Identify alternate suppliers of components as required. Work with other Defibtech departments to qualify alternate components.
• Represent the material planning and purchasing function in multi-disciplinary project teams (e.g. new product development). This may include component sourcing and supplier selection. Make purchases authorized by the project team.
• Demonstrates Defibtech’s values on the job by focusing actions on Integrity, Passion, Ownership, and Innovation. Promotes and participates in continuous improvement.
• Actively supports compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures (including but not limited to FDA, Quality Systems Regulations, safety regulations and applicable statutes).
• Provides oversight and supervision for assigned team/employees.
• Provides leadership and communicates to create an environment that fosters engagement.
• Provides constructive and timely coaching and feedback to support a learning culture.
• Supervises and manages employees in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws.

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years professional relevant experience in a manufacturing or the equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.
• Prior experience in regulated industry, preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or training, and practical experience, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing requirements and ability to assess supplier capabilities.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a team environment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications as well as ERP systems (e.g. Epicor, SAP).
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Highly adaptable to changing business needs and flexible to accept new ideas, people, and procedures.

• Work is primarily based in an office setting.
• Physical demands are primarily sedentary with frequent sitting, standing and short durations of walking throughout location(s); occasional lifting to 20lbs.

• Defibtech offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including core health benefits, company-paid disability, and a company matching 401k plan.
• Defibtech promotes a challenging, collaborative, and friendly culture that is centered around our values:
  Passion, Innovation, Integrity and Ownership.
• Defibtech is supportive of work balance providing company gatherings to add fun and generous paid time off and flexibility for employees to manage time and responsibilities.
• Defibtech is committed to empowering and supporting our employees in their philanthropic efforts through donation programs and time off for volunteerism.

Defibtech is committed to a diverse workplace and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and E-Verify Company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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