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Span-America Medical Systems Inc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Savaria Patient Care, a division of Savaria Corporation, seeks a dedicated Purchasing professional in South Carolina to manage material sourcing, vendor relations, and inventory control. You will negotiate with suppliers, coordinate deliveries, and maintain accurate MRP data to minimize costs while ensuring timely supply.

Responsibilities include cycle counts, resolving discrepancies, and aligning with Quality and Safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Purchasing materials from approved vendors, negotiate pricing, delivery schedules and quality levels.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials from approved vendors.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms. Schedule orders to qualify for quantity discounting when possible.
• Assure that materials are delivered in a timely manner, scheduling deliveries to maintain low inventory levels.
• Create and maintain item purchasing information in MRP.
• Create stocking plans for consumable items as well as MRP managed items.
• Perform cycle counts, physical stock counts, and investigate discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve billing, invoicing and shipping discrepancies.
• Source, obtain quotes and recommend materials and vendors.
• Meet with vendors on a regular basis to assure updated knowledge of market and competitive pricing.
• Review and approve artwork for new projects and revisions for current projects.
• Ensure that proper documentation is obtained for each shipment.
• Participate in bi-annual inventory as assigned.
• Support Quality Policy, Quality System, and follow established procedures.
• Follow safety rules to protect yourself, co-workers, equipment and facilities.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Inventory control

MRP

Cycle counts

Sourcing

Billing accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Job Description

SAVARIA PATIENT CARE

Built from a heritage of brands including Span, Handicare and Silvalea, Savaria Patient Care provides products designed for safe patient handling and positive outcomes. Our research and clinically based product portfolio include therapeutic surfaces for pressure management and positioning, a complete range of innovative ceiling and floor lifts and slings. Savaria Patient Care is a division of Savaria Corporation, a global leader in accessibility.

Purchase materials, supplies and services, negotiate pricing, delivery schedules and quality levels, and insures timely delivery of materials while minimizing inventory investment.

• Purchase raw materials from approved vendors.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms. Schedule orders to qualify for quantity discounting when possible.
• Assure that materials are delivered in a timely manner, scheduling deliveries to maintain low inventory levels.
• Create and maintain item purchasing information in MRP.
• Create stocking plans for consumable items as well as MRP managed items.
• Perform cycle counts, physical stock counts, and investigate discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve billing, invoicing and shipping discrepancies.
• Source, obtain quotes and recommend materials and vendors.
• Meet with vendors on a regular basis to assure updated knowledge of market and competitive pricing.
• Review and approve artwork for new projects and revisions for current projects.
• Ensure that proper documentation is obtained for each shipment.
• Participate in bi-annual inventory as assigned.
• Support Quality Policy, Quality System, and follow established procedures. Propose changes to existing procedures through supervisor, understanding that changes cannot be implemented prior to formal approval in the Quality System.
• Follow safety rules to protect yourself, co-workers, equipment and facilities.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

General physical demands described here are representative of those that may be required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Individuals may sit or stand as needed. Position may require walking and/or climbing stairs periodically throughout the day, reaching above shoulder heights; below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. May include lifting up to 25 pounds (files, boxes, etc.) on occasion. Proper lifting techniques are required.

Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and fully enclosed shoes (no open toe or heel) are required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor's degree preferred

-1+ year's related experience required

Savaria provides equal employment opportunities and consideration to all qualified employees and applicants, including disabled individuals and veterans.

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