Buyer/Planner Job Ormond Beach area,Florida USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

This position is responsible for the planning for and purchasing of raw materials, components, supplies and services in support of manufacturing. Incumbent manages and provides tactical and day to day focus on key aspects of the purchasing/planning process in support of Sales, Engineering, Inventory, and Operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform inventory management and demand management responsibilities to maximize order fill rate and inventory turns.

Establish purchasing requirements and stocking levels for low volume/high mix products.

Source potential suppliers of new products and procure and manage all commodities to achieve significant and measurable cost savings.

Support on-going quality initiatives.

Responsible for supplier rating and performance – Establishes vendor performance goals and measured results.

Manage and lead supplier cost savings initiatives.

Set-up and manage inventory programs e.g., Kan Ban, Consignment and Blanket PO’s with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing flow.

Provide accurate status reporting for incoming components at the production meetings.

Use production plans, bills of material, stock status and other sources of data to determine requirements for material and other purchases.

Communicate with vendors to verify order status, adjust order schedules, obtain return authorizations, maintain vendor approval status and obtain quotes for delivery and pricing as required.

Maintain purchasing department files for purchase orders and vendor approvals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualified candidates will have 3 to 5 (three to five) years’ experience with procurement and MRP/ERP in a manufacturing environment (medical device experience preferred)
Bachelor’s Degree, Purchasing/Supply Chain Certification or equivalent work experience required.
Multiple commodities buying/sourcing experience preferred with strong negotiation skills.
Prior experience in purchasing/inventory control a must with knowledge in an FDA regulated environment preferred.
Good working knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA, QSR & GMP for Medical Devices and CMDR preferred.

Command Medical Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Buyer​/Planner

Buyer/Planner