Senior Procurement Specialist

hace 2 meses

Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica Confluent Medical Technologies A tiempo completo

Job Overview

Confluent Medical Technologies is committed to collaborating closely with our clients, guiding their projects from rapid prototyping to large-scale production. Our unmatched technical proficiency, extensive experience, and strong partnerships with our customers have enabled us to refine the processes necessary to deliver top-tier medical devices through innovative material science, engineering, and manufacturing techniques. Our core competencies encompass: Nitinol components, balloon-expandable stents, balloon catheters, delivery systems, biomedical textiles, access kits, and guidewires. We take pride in our leadership position within the medical technology sector and are motivated by a passion for creating products that our clients envision for their customers.

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to become a vital part of our team. As an ideal candidate, you will oversee production planning and inventory management for various products, prioritizing operations to ensure optimal performance and minimal delays. This role will involve leading continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing product flow, and boosting capacity to elevate overall manufacturing efficiency while meeting service level targets.

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for sourcing raw materials, OEM components, capital equipment, tooling, supplies, and services to maintain customer service levels while achieving company objectives. The Senior Procurement Specialist must strike a balance between cost, quality, delivery, and service in a dynamic environment. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the commodities and/or projects supported to provide a competitive edge and evaluate supplier capabilities, negotiate, and manage contracts as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Materials Management: Generate, adjust, and expedite purchase orders based on requirements from MRP, project teams, or other internal stakeholders. Coordinate with internal teams to maintain optimal service levels and establish material support priorities. Monitor purchase orders, staying informed of any issues or delays, and communicate impacts to relevant parties. Support material needs for product development to ensure competitive strategy. Drive ongoing cost savings and maintain competitive pricing across all disciplines. Participate in project teams for material sourcing and mentor junior buyers as necessary. Manage complex commodities and projects while demonstrating leadership in initiating and implementing change.
  • Supplier Oversight: Monitor and communicate supplier quality and delivery performance. Engage in early sourcing for projects and obtain bids to foster a competitive environment. Resolve supplier-related issues while maintaining strong, professional relationships and open communication lines. Stay informed about market trends relevant to your responsibilities.
  • Quality Assurance: Comply with FDA and BSI requirements. Review raw material document change orders and maintain accurate purchasing master data. Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, and Quality to ensure timely throughput and proper prioritization of materials received.
  • Inventory Control: Manage complex, high-impact commodities and projects. Make purchasing decisions to achieve internal customer service, targeted inventory turns, and cost-effective material procurement. Identify and appropriately dispose of expired, excess, and obsolete materials.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Co-manage supplier relations with the Procurement Manager to ensure business continuity and strategic development of the vendor portfolio.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field with 6-8 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A master’s degree is a plus.
  • Advanced proficiency in English is required.
  • Experience in the medical industry is essential.
  • Proficient in personal computer applications, including email, record-keeping, routine database activities, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

Ability to thrive in a self-managed work team environment and adapt to varying work schedules. Capable of reading, analyzing, and interpreting business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Proficient in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Skilled in effectively presenting information and responding to inquiries from various stakeholders.

A seasoned professional with extensive experience and expertise in a specialized field, applying comprehensive knowledge to resolve complex issues creatively. Recognized as an expert within the workgroup, developing solutions to diverse business challenges that require innovative thinking. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies to achieve desired results.

NOTE: This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive. Other related objectives and less significant responsibilities may also be assigned.

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