Buyer/Planner (Need Medical Device Background) - Mid Level

MillenniumSoft Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MillenniumSoft Inc is seeking a Buyer/Planner with a background in medical devices to join their procurement team in San Diego. This mid-level position involves procuring essential goods and services, managing inventory, and negotiating with suppliers for optimal results. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a thorough understanding of supply chain processes, and at least five years of experience. Candidates with relevant certifications like APICS or Six Sigma are highly desirable, as they will contribute significantly to the team's effectiveness and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in procurement.
• Understanding of Supply Chain principles.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and procure goods to ensure production continuity.
• Negotiate with suppliers to reduce costs and improve performance.
• Work with stakeholders to fulfill requests and enhance supplier relationships.

Skills

Customer Service

Supply Chain Management

Critical Thinking

Communication

Project Management

Negotiation

Inventory Management

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Six Sigma or Lean certification

APICS, CPIM certification

Tools

MRP

SAP

MS Office (Excel)

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Position : Buyer/Planner (Need Medical Device Background)

Location : San Diego, CA

Duration : 6 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Procurement Group

Level Of Experience: Mid-Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

Job Description

• Responsible for identifying and procuring goods and services at a fair and reason price to ensure business continuity for the production lines and manage optimal inventory levels.
• Solicit quotes, issue annual contracts based on forecast, review requisitions and release POs for the entire life cycle of the Products. Coordinate logistics and ensure JIT delivery.
• Negotiate effectively with Suppliers to avoid Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and partner with Sourcing when a potential PPV is greater $5k. Keep the Production Lines running using Kanban Program.
• Work with stakeholders and peers (Sourcing, Quality, Material Coordinators, Planning, Transportation, Engineers, Finance) to ensure requests are fulfilled. Improve supplier relationships and performance (service, on-time delivery, quality, reconciliation of invoices, POs and documentation).
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement/Kaizen events to improve Purchasing productivity and reduce pain points.
  
  

Experience Required: 5 years

Skills Required

• Work effectively with all types of personalities and provide excellent customer service to Suppliers and Stakeholders
• Understanding of the Supply Chain, and ability to use critical thinking and decision-making skills to optimize the flow of materials and know when to ship by air, rail, sea or ground transportation
• Comprehension of part and change order specification requirements
• Follow a set of procedures and processes (ability to follow standard work instructions and flex with the business changes)
• Experience working with and communicating effectively with Suppliers and Stakeholders
• Understanding of accounting principles and practices to best manage inventory, open POs, prevent PPV, reconciliation issues, and scrap, and pay Suppliers accurately and on-time.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, presentation, interpersonal, written) with leaders, managers, stakeholders, peers and suppliers
• MRP and SAP experience to plan and place POs to support the Production lines
• MS Office (Excel required)
• Ability to work on computers, facilitate conference and phone calls
• Project Management experience
  
  

Attributes Required

• Understanding of Kaizens: Six Sigma and Lean, Kanban and end-to-end Supply Chain
• Work with the utmost integrity and build positive relationships
• Ability to lead and take initiative
• Ability to work independently and also as a team player
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Dependable, accountable and responsible
• Have a sense of urgency and take initiative
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving know-how
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• MBA preferred
• Six Sigma or Lean certification
• APICS, CPIM certification
  
  

Nice To Have

• Ultriva experience
• SharePoint experience
• Skype experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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