Procurement Agent II

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

On-site clinic

On-site cafeterias

Vacation time

401(k)

Job summary

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional to support production by determining material requirements, expediting deliveries, and managing supplier relationships.

The role emphasizes collaboration with QA, Engineering, and Production to ensure timely, cost-effective material flow. The candidate will participate in supplier negotiations, monitor pricing and service levels, and prepare monthly purchasing reports.

Qualifications

• Two years 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.

Responsibilities

• Determines production requirements and dock dates by running shortage reports and communicating with production planners.
• Obtains appropriate signature levels for purchase orders; prepares the order through the ERP/MRP/EPO system.
• Expedites materials from suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Works with QA and Engineering to verify Non‑Conforming Material Reports before returning materials to suppliers.
• Obtains corrective action reports from suppliers to resolve quality problems.
• Supports Engineering and Manufacturing on new product requirements to meet program deadlines.
• Attends scheduled production planning and engineering meetings.

Skills

Computer skills

Contract/agreement review

Reports

Material order delivery

Product pricing/quality/availability/d

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

Work Shift

DAY (United States of America)

Summary of Duties

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

Essential Functions Performed

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

Essential 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

Summary of 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

Comments

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

Benefits

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

• Multiple shifts and hours to choose from: days, swing (evening), and nights.
• Medical, dental and other insurances (eligible the first of the month after 30 days).
• Low cost on‑site medical clinic.
• Two on‑site cafeterias.
• Employee garden, gardening classes.
• Three weeks vacation, one week sick time, paid holidays.
• 401(k), health savings account.

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our veterans.