Buyer
hace 6 días
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for 40 market segments. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of over 10 billion euros.
At Freudenberg Medical, we make products that save and improve the lives of people every day, all around the world. We are a global provider for medical device design and manufacturing with more than 2,000 employees. Innovation is at the core of our company, and we are proud of our industry-leading quality, lean manufacturing, and focus on innovation in products and processing technologies. Freudenberg Medical is an exciting place to work with lots of opportunity to learn, develop, and grow your career. Come join us and together we can make a difference in the future of healthcare.
**Responsibilities**:
- Planning and scheduling production materials.
- Order placement of production materials, services and equipment.
- Management of open orders to expedite / push out as production schedule requires.
- Price negotiations.
- Supplier Development.
- Assist with inventory control and reduction plans for FGI and Raw Materials.
- Member of the new product development team representing Purchasing.
- Assist inventory control personnel to resolve inventory conflicts / discrepancies.
- Initiate and maintain planning parameters (safety stock, lead-times etc.) in ERP system.
- Inter-company communications on material status as required.
- Acts as key contact for vendors.
- Purchases office supplies.
- Reviews material requirements and orders as needed.
- Works with planner on unforeseen requirements.
- Assists Engineering Department to procure materials not yet required by production.
- Assists Maintenance, Tooling as well as Production Department in purchasing auxiliary equipment, shop supplies, and other items as required.
**Qualifications**:
- Associates degree in Business or equivalent experience directly related to the job function.
- Must have a minimum of 3-5 or more years' experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or another related field.
- Expertise in managing supplier contracts with key suppliers.
- Experience in working on technical products with engineering and new product development teams.
- Experience with purchasing Finished Good products from 3 rd party OEM suppliers.
- Experience with manufacturing processing methods, FDA and ISO quality procedures machine shops, injection molding processes, electronics, sterile disposable medical or biological products.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP and pull material flow systems. SAP is a plus.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills to communicate with all levels of Associates.
- Must be a strong team player and have strong influencing skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.
- Accurate and attention to detail.
- Ability to assist and support others.
Some of your Benefits
Diversity & Inclusion: Enter a diversity-driven world of innovation
Meal allowance: Allowance makes meals more affordable
Health insurance: Insurance: backstop protection against health risks
Sustainability / Community service: Making a difference with sustainability, community service
Training / Career development: Programs to supercharge skills and expertise
Additional Information
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