Sr. Buyer - Tegra Medical
Franklin, MA 02038
About the Job
Job Summary
Directing, managing, and coordinating material requirements in support of the company objectives and operations strategies. Assure that the requirements are filled in a timely and cost-effective manner and that stocking levels are maintained within established guidelines to include all operational aspects of assigned materials and services including but not limited to: Supplier purchase terms, all planning and sourcing activities of third party services to the operations, delivery schedules, performance measurements, procurement business system data inputs and integrity, make vs. buy analysis, quality issues, inventory management and obsolescence. Maintain an effective supplier performance level as you develop strategic alliances with our suppliers. Responsible for negotiating and maintaining long-term agreements, blanket orders, service agreements. Strong collaboration with Customer Care, Engineering, Quality and Scheduling, Production Control all of which are be critical in meeting our business goals.
Role and Responsibilities
- Assure qualified suppliers are identified for all components and services required.
- Efficiently and effectively, schedule 3rd party supplier activities to ensure demands are processed and delivered on time to meet customer demands.
- Process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers.
- Research and evaluate Suppliers based upon price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capacity and capabilities.
- Prepare Supplier Purchase Agreements where needed.
- Responsible for supplier management, support Supplier Development, execution of supplier continuous improvement process, root cause analysis, counter-measuring delivery issues, expediting late and critical Purchase Order, resolving Supplier non-conforming issues and monitoring, and communicating Supplier Performance results (supplier scorecards)
- Support ISO requirements and supplier audits.
- Participate as applicable on Product Teams.
- Maintain proper inventory levels of raw materials using Lean Supply Chain techniques, (Kanban agreements).
- Advise the business of industry competitive situations, alternate supply sources, raw material commodity price trends and supply/demand situations, which may affect the business.
- Plan and develop operating policies, guidelines and procedures for control of the Supply Chain to comply with cGMP and ISO regulations.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork and Quality Business System Requirements.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Level of Skill, Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business or Operations Management or a related field and at least ten (10) years of relevant contract medical device and/or medical devices supply chain experience is required.
- Two years of supervisory experience, C.P.M or CPIM/CIRM Certification and/or Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 13485:2003 is a plus.
- Must have sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning and demand and replenishment processes.
- Must be a change champion (willing to adopt new ideas and changes through Lean Manufacturing Processes).
- A commitment to meeting deadlines and expectations while ensuring overall quality of delivery and a demonstrated ability to build effective business relationships across all levels of business is a must.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks accurately and prioritize effectively.
- Experience in a Lean Manufacturing regulated industry (such as FDA &/or ISO 13485) is preferred.
We offer great benefits…
Health, Dental, Vision and Rx insurance
401(k) contribution with Safe Harbor
HSA and FSA spending accounts
Apprenticeship programs and Tuition reimbursement
Referral bonus program
Company paid Life insurance and AD&D
Short and Long term disability
Vacation and Sick days
10 paid Holidays
Employee assistance program
Pet Insurance
Profit sharing program
Performance Bonus for eligible positions
Tegra Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V