Senior Buyer

LAB Medical Manufacturing ISO 13485 registered manufacturer of Orthopedic Medical Instruments has opening for: Senior Buyer Role Objective: Leads the raw material and procurement functions in the organization. Plans, prepares, issues, and controls materials requirements and purchases to support the continuous flow and delivery of product to the customer at the highest quality and lowest cost. In addition, participates in continuous improvement activities including, but not limited to forecasting, materials planning and control, inventory management and reduction and new product introduction initiatives. Primary Responsibilities: Participates and leads the daily activity of direct reports in purchasing and receiving in the following activities: Identifies raw material requirements for production from engineering, planning and production specifications and schedules. Prepares and places purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements. Analyzes inventory usage, scrap and shrinkage, and coordinates any appropriate corrective action. Assists management in resolving problems concerning over shipments, shortages, engineering changes and cancellation of orders. Advises management of issues with materials availability and potential production problems and coordinates any appropriate corrective action when necessary. Ensure ISO compliance for all processes related to buying and planning. Participates in long-term process and system changes to improve planning and execution of orders while simultaneously minimizing plant inventory. Leads facility in the yearly physical inventory. General Education and Background Requirements: Buyer-Planner Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated strategic experience and implementation. Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to generate and work with Excel models while simultaneously implementing new business enterprise systems. Excellent project management skills. BS or BA in Business, Technical or Materials Management. 7 - 10 years’ experience which provided thorough knowledge of a purchasing and planning activities and required use of computerized MRP system such as MAS90, Oracle, SAP, MAPICS, Shoptech E2 Have supervised planning and purchasing functions for a minimum of 5 years. Exposure to ISO9000 or 13485 Good understanding of the linkages between inventory control, planning and procurement relative to materials requirements planning. LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc. offers a team oriented and excellent work environment. Our employees enjoy competitive wages, and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, paid time off and 401K with match.