Purchasing Buyer - Pharmacy

Nortech Systems, Inc.; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortech Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions with a Bemidji, MN facility.

The role focuses on coordinating with Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations to understand requirements, budgets and schedules, and to manage vendor interactions for quotes, contracts and delivery information. The position involves creating material masters, supporting inventory levels and turns, and driving supplier development and continuous improvement to meet quality and cost

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating with Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations to understand requirements and schedules.
• Ability to quote, negotiate contracts, and obtain price and delivery information from vendors.
• Experience creating and maintaining material masters and supporting inventory management.
• Participation in supplier development and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Supply Chain leadership, Engineering and Operations to understand product requirements, materials, budget, schedule and other decision factors.
• Confer with vendors/suppliers to quote, negotiate contracts and obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
• Create and maintain material masters; assist with managing inventory levels and turns.
• Participate in supplier development projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrate Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Negotiation

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

ITAR compliance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Nortech Systems is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products. We proudly serve mission critical markets, including medical imaging, medical devices, industrial, and aerospace & defense. Nortech delivers exceptional value by solving complex challenges through innovative, customized engineering, design, manufacturing, and data management solutions. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring we meet the unique needs of the customers we serve. Our team is focused on delivering lifesaving products from medical devices which detect and treat cancer to mission-critical components for airplanes and submarines. Nortech’s customers include some of the biggest names in industry, medical devices and aerospace and defense. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other candidate qualifications.

This role supports our Bemidji, MN facility.

Coordinate as needed with Supply Chain leadership, Engineering and Operations to understand product or service requirements, materials needed, budget allowances, schedule, and other decision factors.

Confer with vendors/suppliers to quote, negotiate contracts and obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.

and recommending vendors/suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.

Initiate POs and amendments for parts, services, and/or specialized tools/parts; arrange for submission and inspection of sample tools/products as assigned; Assist with maintaining and evaluating vendor/supplier performance data.

Contact vendors/suppliers and work to address discrepancies with quantity, quality and deliveries.

Interface with all departments, recommend changes and resolve problems and/or issues with material and purchasing needs.

Coordinate quality matters, engineering or manufacturing changes and/or other changes between the Company and vendors/suppliers as requested.

Create and maintain material masters.

Assist with managing inventory levels and turns.

Participate in supplier development projects and continuous improvement efforts.

Demonstrate and support Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures at all times.

Certain positions at Nortech require access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, all applicants must be US Citizens, or US Permanent Residents (“green card holders”), and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights, to be considered for a position.