Purchasing Specialist for Procurement and Inventory Management

hace 1 semana


Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica Riverpoint Medical A tiempo completo
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Purchasing Specialist to join our team at Riverpoint Medical. This is a full-time position responsible for purchasing components and managing inventory levels to ensure business operations run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system to ensure timely receipt of components.
  • Follow up with vendors on late orders, adjusting dates in the system or closing orders as needed.
  • Calculate and maintain reorder points in the system.
  • Lead and/or participate in projects related to inventory control, material flow, and continuous improvement.
  • Communicate receiving priorities to receiving departments.
  • Purchase materials weekly below reorder points and on the material exception list.
  • Ensure communication with vendors and internally to prevent stockouts.
  • Notify vendors within 7 days of late orders and correct data in the MRP system.
  • Keep lists regarding receiving priorities and feedback to production updated.
  • Maintain vendor and raw material information in and outside the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
  • Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts for vendors.
  • Collaborate directly with manufacturing to review customer backorders related to raw material shortages.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Direct procurement (raw materials & goods for production)
  • Indirect purchasing (services, supplies, spare parts, business general items & operating supplies)
  • Managing supplier relationships (negotiations, SLA, agreements, contracts, CPFR)
  • Managing inventory (planning, selecting, ordering, expediting, follow-up, controlling, evaluation)
  • Local sourcing development
  • RMA management
  • QMS (ASL qualification, approval)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, or Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Experience in purchasing and/or supply chain in an FDA regulated environment is desirable, with an understanding of ERP systems.

The estimated salary for this role is $65,000 - $85,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.


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