Buyer (Remote / Flexible)

Insulet Corporation; Acton (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Insulet Corporation is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing materials for kitting operations, ensuring availability and compliance with policies. A successful candidate will have a BS degree, extensive purchasing experience, and strong negotiation skills in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on collaboration and communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years purchasing experience in pharmaceutical or medical device environments.
• Experience with FDA regulated medical companies preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and manage purchase orders.
• Manage communication with suppliers and resolve invoice issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to maintain material supply.

Skills

Inventory control

Supply chain planning

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Excel

Education

BS Degree in Supply Chain, Business or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

This role is responsible for purchasing all materials used in the kitting operation and will ensure material availability to meet forecasted requirements while maintaining targeted inventory levels. This role will manage the day-to-day communication with suppliers and support supplier ramp up plans to ensure material availability for critical NPI launches.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all purchasing policies and procedures.
• Lead all aspects of purchase order management including PO placement, supplier confirmations, expediting and escalating assurance of supply issues when needed.
• Manage the day-to-day communication with suppliers including regular supplier calls, developing detailed shipment plans and monitoring delivery dates to ensure plans are being met.
• Place internal orders and ensure inventory is shipped and received at international distribution centers in a timely manner.
• Create purchase requisitions for non-inventory items as needed.
• Work together with AP to resolve all invoice issues.
• Support quality and distribution teams to disposition non-conforming material in a timely manner.
• Daily collaboration with cross-functional partners such as receiving, logistics, inspection and distribution teams.
• Monitor MRP output and action accordingly.
• Review and update purchasing parameters in SAP as required.
• Update runout sheets as required.
• Support ad-hoc requests as required.
  
  

Education And Experience

• BS Degree in Supply Chain, Business or equivalent knowledge / experience preferred
• 5+ years purchasing experience in a pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing or distribution environment
• Experience with purchasing for a FDA regulated medical company preferred
• Experience w ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• *The preferred candidate will be able to work EST hours.
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• In-depth understanding of supply chain including inventory control, MRP, demand and supply chain planning
• Ability to multi-task and thrive working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, while promptly escalating areas of concern as needed
• Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
  
  

NOTE: This position is eligible for 100% remote working arrangements (may work from home/virtually 100%; may also work hybrid on-site/virtual as desired).

Additional Information

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $62,625.00 - $93,937.50. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the primary work location in the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Acquisition Specialist can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!

At Insulet Corporation all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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