Sr Buyer

About us:

For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading outsourcing partner for complex medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for Class II and III devices, from design and development to precision components and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans neuromodulation, implantable drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, structural heart, mechanical circulatory support, and minimally invasive surgical systems.

Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenges, you may be a perfect fit for our team

Position Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for procuring materials, parts, components, services, and equipment to maintain a smooth flow for Cirtec, including managing spikes in demand with minimal adverse impact to the business. This position will strive to meet company objectives, monitor inventory levels, cost, and delivery of items/services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be an active team member to brainstorm ways to continue to reduce inventory, reduce cost, increase turns and strengthen the supply chain.
• Be an active member of the Purchasing Metrics to include but not limited to Vendor On-Time, Inventory Dollars, and Expense Spend Tracking.
• Quote and procure components, consumables, services, and equipment as required. Develop relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best possible lead-time and cost. Negotiate blanket orders and/or other inventory management programs with appropriate suppliers.
• Generate and review MRP messages to verify accurate demand and to place orders for materials and services on a timely basis. Must be able to detect anomalies in demand.
• Will analyze competitive quotes.
• Review non-standard products and transition to "Production Ready". Understand the impact of item masters, routings, bills of materials, etc. on MRP and translate information to correctly set up for MRP.
• Work with Engineering, Customer Service and Inventory Management to plan and order inventory or materials to meet customer shipment schedules and Cirtec needs while maintaining inventories in a cost-effective manner.
• Work with Engineering and review new item master's to ensure item masters are set up correctly to maintain proper finance, inventory and purchasing guidelines.
• Ensure all appropriate forms/data meets the ASL requirements.
• Comply with import and export guidelines to include providing correct codes for the import/export of components.
• Ensure all appropriate forms/data meets the ASL requirements.
• Support On-Time Delivery goal. Work with Receiving, Accounting, Quality and Suppliers to resolve issues.
• Provide guidance and training to Buyer(s).
• Provide back-up to another Buyer(s) as needed.
• Sign off on ECNs as needed.
• Assist the controller in setting annual material standard cost updates.
• Reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Comply with company, quality, and safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is not a remote position.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering career.
• +5 years' experience in similar roles.
• +5 Industry experience in medical devices or related fields.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and communicate clearly.
• Ethical behavior and adherence to company policies and quality standards.
• Supplier contract negotiation ability.
• Must be a critical thinker.
• Must be able to meet job requirements while following ISO policies.
• Extensive knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) concepts. Must be able to review MRP and Master Production Schedule (MPS) to verify for accurate demand.
• High level of English.
• Passport and Visa are a plus.

Cirtec Medical Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.

We work to create a culture that is built on innovation, respect, transparency and communication, and hope you take pride in being a member of our team. It is Cirtec's goal to create a great work environment and to keep the company a great place to work.