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Manufacturing Buyer

Employer
Pro Staff
Location
Plymouth, MN
Start date
Apr 27, 2019
Closing date
May 27, 2019

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Category
Other
Job Type
Employee
Employment Status
Full Time

Job Details

Pro Staff has partnered with Cantel Medical Corporation in Plymouth, MN to add a Manufacturing Buyer to their team. Cantel is a global company dedicated to delivering innovative medical products and services for patients, caregivers, and other healthcare providers to improve outcomes and help save lives. 

The Buyer will Purchase materials, components, goods and services to support manufacturing operations. Request quotes and identify potential sources of supply that meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Actively manage and evaluate supply chain with respect to supplier performance, seek opportunities that drive continuous improvement in cost, delivery and quality. Act as the Cantel primary point of contact for all issues and activities associated with materials purchased from suppliers of assigned commodities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Purchase assigned commodities according to ERP/SAP system messages, requisitions and manual form service requisitions / purchase requisitions.
  • Issue purchase orders and change orders for assigned commodities, ensure that proper internal documentation (requisitions / approvals) and external documentation (specifications, drawings) are provided by requestors and to suppliers.
  • Manage the return of discrepant material to supplier for disposition per the Material Reject Record and coordinate with Receiving, Quality and Accounts Payable in resolving any receiving issues for materials.
  • Utilize ERP reports to ensure adequate inventory of purchased material is maintained in order to meet manufacturing requirements.
  • Communicate timely and current information regarding material availability.Recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities that meet corporate objectives and policies.
  • Actively participates in overall product strategy development, R&D requirements and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products as assigned.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, utilize ERP and other systems to monitor and report on supplier performance, coordinate and ensure corrective actions are executed as appropriate. Primary contact with suppliers for assigned commodities.
  • Perform Request for Quotes, select existing and/or source new suppliers, negotiate price, payment terms and lead time with suppliers to include maintenance of information in appropriate system databases. Conduct negotiations of supply agreements with suppliers.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing files in entering and closing out purchase orders in ERP system.
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and the ability to demonstrate everyday incremental improvements within job scope.
  • Occasional travel required to resolve supplier issues and develop new sources.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR POSITION:
  • BA or BS degree and/or a minimum of two years purchasing/materials experience in a manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of MRP and manufacturing support systems.
  • SAP experience required.
  • Familiarity with ISO, FDA and GMP requirements. ISM CPSM and/or APICS CPIM or CRIM Certification desirable.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communications.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and work well within cross-functional team environments.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

Company

Administrative & Light Industrial

As in any job, the key to success is knowing what your strengths are and then finding the opportunity to use them. Pro Staff allows you to utilize and develop your skills through exciting projects and temporary assignments with great companies in your area. And, because we take care of all the work involved in finding the right opportunities, you can be free to let your talent shine.

Company info
Location
Minnesota
US

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