Associate Buyer

The **Associate Buyer **is primarily responsible for selecting and working with a group of suppliers in support of domestic production and new product development. Suppliers will include domestic and international locations. Main duties include:

- Oversees the entire procurement process and enters the data into the system for everyone to see and work on regarding delivery dates and all other required data
- Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or delayed deliveries, and other issues.
- Direct communication with logistics providers for the coordination of DUAS for the import and export of goods as appropriate.
- In charge of any process that must be carried out directly with customs.
- Prepare MRO (maintenance, repair, and operation) purchases for necessary supplies, services, and office parts
- Responsible for maintaining and growing a relationship with the company's suppliers.
- Supports supply chain/materials management.
- Generates, adjusts and expedites purchase orders based on MRP (material requirements planning) along with pertinent information being used to run the business, i.e. schedule adherence, S&OP.
- Generates buy action based on authorized spending budget.
- Coordinates with the planning area to maintain optimal inventory levels and determine the proper priorities for material support.
- Shopping for Kamba's & MIN MAX -MAS purchases,
- Tracks and monitors purchase orders, keeping informed of any problems/delays and communicates any impacts/constraints to the Planner(s), manufacturing manager/supervisor or engineering discipline impacted by the change
- Monitors and communicates quality and delivery performance to the supplier and global operations team
- Responsible to resolve supplier related problems (works closely with vendors to assure a positive and professional relationship always establishing and maintaining open lines of communication)
- Adheres to CGMP and FDA requirements
- Reviews and approves all raw material document change orders
- Maintains accurate purchasing master data, AVL, info record, etc.
- Interfaces with Manufacturing, Planning and Quality to ensure timely throughput and proper prioritization of materials received.

**Requirements**:

- Advanced studies or bachelors 'degree in Business administration, engineering, or related areas
- 1 to 2 years manufacturing/supply chain experience with progressive responsibilities
- Strong customer service capabilities.
- Intemediate-Advanced English level (B1)
- Preferred Qualifications:

- Knowledge of Free trade Zone regime is preferred.
- Direct and/or Indirect buying/purchasing preferred.
- Experience with sourcing for new product development preferred.
- Advanced management 365 Office (Excel)
- Epicor knowledge preferred.
- Medical Device Industry Experience preferred.

**Benefits**

Competitive compensation package.