Ultrasound Equipment Buyer

Position Summary

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. The Buyer I position supports the activities related to the company procurements, i.e. material (production and non-production), equipment, service parts and supplies. The position is responsible to assist the Purchasing Manager and Buyer II in all aspects of the company’s procurement.

The Identification of Essential Job Functions does not display an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the related work that may be assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to suppliers; follows all processes and procedures for supplies, materials service parts and equipment related to the company’s needs
• Helps to maintain timely purchases to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service
• Facilitates warehouse and inventory control processes and policies
• Verifies PO shipments arrive and match both cost and quantity for ease of AP vouching
• Communicates with suppliers and vendors; coordinates with vendors PO’s and checks on status for all pending and back ordered items
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices, expedite deliveries and resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries and other problems.
• Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper supplies arrived
• Traces delinquent arrivals from Purchase Orders
• Arranges for disposal of surplus materials
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws
• Complies with the company’s policies and business ethics
• Works with accounting to resolve any PO discrepancies
• Updates PO eta as needed
• Find potential suppliers to meet company needs
• Supports Purchasing Manager and Buyer II to meet the demands of the department
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills to receive and convey information clearly and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with staff, vendors and guests
• Helps to identify continuous improvement in purchasing and administrative processes and offers solutions to promote efficiency as Avante continues to grow
• Works professionally and efficiently with all level within the organization
• Adheres to all company employment policies and safe practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Associate Degree in Business, Accounting or associated field preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in relevant experience
• Strong working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. ERP), preferred
• The Buyer I will be trained to the basic requirements of 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO
  13485:2016 which are translated into the Standard Operating Procedures and the Work Instructions and Forms that apply to his / her assignments.
• The Buyer I will be trained to the training SOP-622-01 and QF-622-03.
• An appointed Delegate will train the Buyer I so that he or she knows how to locate the current revisions of applicable (see Training Matrix) Procedures, Forms, and Service Manuals that govern his or her work.

General: Exceptional ability to speak and write effectively in a business environment. Ability to maintain an elevated level of accuracy in preparing and entering data. Superb time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet regular and frequent deadlines. Attention to detail required. Ability to work well as a team member. Must demonstrate sound work ethic, flexibility, respectfulness, honesty and trustworthiness.

Must also be punctual and dependable. Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Technical: Ability to effectively use business software and Enterprise systems, email, search engine, Internet; ability to effectively use Microsoft Products:
Outlook, Word, Excel and to use or learn specific software needed to improve productivity.

Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial journals,…