Procurement Specialist

hace 2 semanas

San Francisco, Heredia, Costa Rica Viant Medical A tiempo completo

Company Overview

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Viant Medical is a leading provider of innovative medical solutions, committed to delivering exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our customers, and we're seeking a talented Procurement Specialist - Senior Buyer to join our Supply Chain department.

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About the Role

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We are looking for a highly skilled Procurement Specialist - Senior Buyer to support the strategic and tactical procurement of goods and services. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing key suppliers, implementing Viant's global supply programs, and contributing to the development of Procurement processes.

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Key Responsibilities

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The Procurement Specialist - Senior Buyer will have the following key responsibilities:

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  2. Follow all GMP and SOPs as defined by Viant Medical policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that FDA and ISO regulations and quality standards are met.">
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    2. Responsible for purchasing the best quality raw materials, components, and production supplies at the lowest cost, according to established policies, practices, and procedures, and ensuring delivery in a timely manner to support production schedules.">
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      2. Follow Viant's price increase negotiation strategies to push back on supplier price increases.">
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        2. Maintain the PPV log tool updated with all corresponding unfavorable PPV impacts.">
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          2. Maintains assigned raw materials, components, and supplies at required inventory levels, use Viant's Purchase Authorization Approval form to extend liability when required Responsible for ensuring purchases meet quality and quantity requirements according to specifications, reporting discrepancies to the Operations team and, resolving discrepancies with suppliers.">
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            2. Processes, reviews, and confirms all requisitions for assigned raw material, indirect products, or services are converted into POs through the ERP system.">
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              2. Confirms with suppliers accuracy and acceptance of PO information and updates as required.">
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                2. Reviews daily open order report and takes appropriate action.">
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                  2. Manage PO dates properly, maintaining accurate promise date for OTD information.">
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                    2. Responsible for expediting, following up or extending deliveries of all open purchase orders to insure timeliness with production schedules, while proactively ensuring timely ordering.">
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                      2. Manages return authorization requests and negotiates credit, reworks or replacements.">
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                        2. Responsible for purchase order accuracy regarding billed price and quantity; reconciles invoice discrepancies and helps resolve AP related issues as needed.">
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                          2. Provides forecasted information to suppliers and stays informed on supplier's capacity constraints.">
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                            2. Responsible for maintaining strong supplier relationships; meets with vendors as necessary regarding capabilities, price quotes or production problems.">
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                              2. Participates in the process development of alternate suppliers.">
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                                2. Participates in the Supplier Performance scoring process.">
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                                  2. Leads and participates within functional projects as required.">
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                                    2. Partners with internal customers to identify, organize, prioritize, and execute projects to meet global supply chain initiatives.">
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                                      2. Uses data-driven analysis methods to identify root cause problem areas and leads corrective action.">
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                                        2. Trains, mentors, and assists Buyers with job-related questions and issues.">
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                                          2. Participation in corporate Sourcing initiatives as a Subject Matter Expert and site leader for program implementation.">
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                                            2. Performs other duties as assigned.">

Requirements

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To be successful in this role, you will need:

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  • A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.">
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    • APICS Certification preferred, but not required.">
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      • 5-7 years of experience in a buying/purchasing function or equivalent combination of education and experience.">
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        • Experience in the medical device industry highly desirable.">
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          • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization.">
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            • Conflict management and the ability to negotiate.">
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              • Organized and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.">
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                • Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.">
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                  • Demonstrated decision-making skills.">
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                    • Teamwork orientated.">
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                      • Hands-on, collaborative, decisive self-starter.">
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                        • Effective presentation skills and able to deliver insightful messages to external and internal audiences.">
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                          • Ability to work under pressure.">
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                            • Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers and internal business partners.">
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                              • Must be able to handle multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities accordingly.">
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                                • Instills a sense of urgency and drives problems towards resolution.">
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                                  • Excellent written, oral, and presentations skills.">
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                                    • Computer literacy in Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and POWER POINT.">

What We Offer

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

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* Comprehensive health insurance plan

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* 401(k) retirement savings plan

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* Paid time off and holidays

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* Opportunities for professional growth and development

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About Viant Medical

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Viant Medical is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. We are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our customers and employees alike.

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Join Our Team

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If you are a motivated and experienced Procurement Specialist - Senior Buyer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your application today

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