Procurement Agent II

100 Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental & Other Insurances

401K

3 weeks’ vacation

Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

Job summary

Join 100 Merit Medical Systems, Inc. in South Jordan, Utah, as a Purchasing Agent. This role is vital for procuring essential materials to support production and assembly departments. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least two years in purchasing.

Responsibilities include running reports, managing supplier communications, and expediting material deliveries. The position also offers diverse benefits including shifts, insurances, and ample vacation time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of purchasing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate well with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Determines production requirements and dock dates.
• Expedites materials from suppliers for on-time delivery.
• Works with Quality Assurance to verify Non-Conforming Material Reports.
• Provides monthly purchasing reports.

Skills

Purchasing methods and procedures

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Business mathematics

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP/EPO system

Spreadsheets

Word processing software

Database software

Job description

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

Job Summary

This position procures over 20% of the total dollars needed to support production and assembly departments. Resolves routine purchasing issues.

Responsibilities

1. Determines production requirements and dock dates by running shortage reports and communicating with production planners.
2. Obtains appropriate signature levels for purchase orders; prepares the order through the ERP/MRP/EPO system.
3. Expedites materials from suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery.
4. Works with the Quality Assurance and Engineering departments to verify the accuracy of Non‑Conforming Material Reports before returning materials to suppliers.
5. Obtains corrective action reports from suppliers to ensure that quality problems are resolved in a timely manner.
6. Supports the Engineering and Manufacturing departments on new product requirements to ensure that program deadlines are met.
7. Attends scheduled production planning and engineering meetings.
8. Provides monthly purchasing reports.
9. Supports production teams, as required.
10. Reviews supplier contracts and ensures suppliers are meeting the negotiated service levels and agreed pricing.
11. Evaluates vendor price increases. Works with management in obtaining new negotiated pricing and service levels.
12. Meets with suppliers and manufacturers’ representatives to obtain information concerning pricing, quality, availability and delivery of parts.
13. Evaluates Engineering Change Notices for cost or delivery impacts and to coordinate implementation of changes with suppliers.
14. Assists with supplier selection and set up.
15. Performs other tasks, as required.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Lifting – Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Vision
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a related Bachelor's Degree.
• A minimum of two years of purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate well with vendors.
• Excellent knowledge of business mathematics.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

Competencies

• Computer skills
• Contract/agreement review
• Reports
• Material order delivery
• Product pricing/quality/availability/delivery
• Supplier management

Benefits

• Multiple shifts and hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• Two onsite cafeterias
• Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
• 3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick‑time, paid holidays
• 401K, Health Savings Account

Equal Opportunity Statement

Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.