The Procurement Buyer I Temp is responsible for the order process from purchase order through payment for assigned part numbers, commodities and/or suppliers.
This role supports the business to procure goods and services from vendors and suppliers, negotiate terms and prices where required, and maintain records of purchases.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
•Gain proficiency in the ERP Purchase Order execution process and maintaining accurate records in the system by appropriately applying policies and procedures.
•Review incoming requisitions for accuracy and completeness and communicate with Requisitioners and/or Procurement Schedulers as needed before placing Purchase Orders.
•Prepare accurate and complete Purchase Orders; confirms proper authorization.
•Manage Purchase Order process from creation through payment by working with supplier(s); manage expedited orders in conjunction with business requisitioners and/or Procurement Schedulers.
•Resolve routine discrepancies (quantity, delivery timing, price, packing slip, certificate of compliance etc.) with suppliers while engaging business stakeholders as needed.
•Learn ERP functionality as required including Material Master Data.
•Support Strategic Procurement and Procurement Schedulers to optimize purchasing process, cost efficiencies and procurement of materials and/or services.
•Review reports related to assigned commodities, suppliers and/or part number to manage open POs, payment issues.
•Adhere to the Company's Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
•Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.
•Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
•Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
•High school diploma or GED required with 4+ years of supply chain experience, or equivalent combination of education and or demonstrated experience.
•Experience with SAP Materials Management solutions.
•Degree in business, supply chain, logistics, inventory management, or a related field preferred.
•Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired
•Knowledge of purchasing processes
•Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
•High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
•Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Working Conditions
•General office, warehouse, and cleanroom environments
•Willingness and ability to work on site. May have business travel from 0-10%.
•Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens
•Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds
•Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
•Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office
equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.
•Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
•Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
•Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.
Base Pay Range Per Hour: $31.00 - $40.00 / hour
Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
