Senior Buyer

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 around 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of nearly 9 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 11 locations worldwide and more than 1,800 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**:

- Must have a minimum of 5-8 or more years experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or other 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 3rd party OEM suppliers.
- Experience with plastic/rubber/silicone 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.
- Expertise with Lean Manufacturing, supplier partnerships and JIT techniques such as Kanban.
- 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, reasoning abilities and sound judgment.
- Accurate and attention to detail.

Your Benefits

Diversity & Inclusion: Enter a diversity-driven world of innovation

Education reimbursement: Financial aid to help propel your career to the next level

Training / Career development: Programs to supercharge skills and expertise

Meal allowance: Allowance makes meals more affordable

Health insurance: Insurance: backstop protection against health risks

Additional Information

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