Buyer

ProQualityNetwork; Dorado (PR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

ProQualityNetwork is seeking an experienced Buyer for a six-month onsite contract in Northern Puerto Rico. The role focuses on purchasing and material availability for the medical devices industry, with SAP proficiency and a strong grasp of regulated environments.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years purchasing experience, can expedite materials via ERP recommendations, and collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support production requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in a regulated industry.
• Experience creating and managing POs in SAP.
• Experience expediting materials and resolving invoice discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders in SAP according to procedures.
• Expedite materials based on ERP recommendations and production needs.
• Follow up on order confirmations, delivery dates, and open POs.
• Monitor inventory and open orders to minimize supply disruptions.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and AP.
• Coordinate with Planning, Supplier Quality, and Receiving teams.
• Participate in supplier and delivery meetings to ensure on-time material delivery.

Skills

Buyer experience

Regulated industry experience

English proficiency

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Northern Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico residents only)

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Number of Positions: 1

Required Experience: 3+ years in a regulated industry

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Buyer to support purchasing and material availability for a six-month onsite contract assignment within the medical devices industry. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of SAP, experience in purchasing operations within a regulated environment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders (POs) in SAP in accordance with established purchasing procedures.
• Expedite materials based on SAP recommendations, ERP action messages, and production requirements.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding order confirmations, delivery dates, and outstanding purchase orders.
• Monitor open orders and inventory levels to help ensure material availability and minimize supply disruptions.
• Analyze and resolve invoice discrepancies, including pricing, quantity, and goods-receipt mismatches, in collaboration with suppliers, Accounts Payable, and Receiving.
• Communicate material shortages, delivery delays, and purchasing issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Planning, Supplier Quality, and Receiving teams to address material and supplier-related issues.
• Participate in supplier and delivery meetings as needed to support timely material delivery and production continuity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing or buying experience in a regulated industry; medical device experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP, including purchase order creation and order management.
• Demonstrated experience placing purchase orders and expediting materials based on ERP recommendations.
• Experience reviewing, managing, and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Strong problem-solving, follow-up, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with the RapidResponse planning system is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in English.
• This position is 100% onsite at our client's facility in Northern Puerto Rico.
• Applicants must be residents of Puerto Rico.
• Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.