Sr. Buyer Planner

About the Organization Harmac Medical Products, Inc, based in Buffalo, N.Y. is a leading, award-winning contract manufacturer of single-use medical devices, serving the global marketplace for more than 40 years. With manufacturing locations in the U.S., Ireland and Mexico, the privately held company provides innovative technical solutions and manufacturing services for leading Fortune 500 med-tech companies and high potential start-ups. Harmac's mission is to change the lives of patients, employees and the communities in which we work.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Purchasing

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Number of Openings 1

Salary Range Starting Salary: $75,000- $80,000

Description

Job Summary

Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising. Follows through with rejected materials and supplies. Supports production needs at the new job level. Responsible for focusing on inventory levels, cost controls, quality, and on-time deliveries for the company by performing the following duties.

Job Duties

• Evaluates multiple MRP reports for scheduling of raw materials. Coordinates and schedules the delivery with suppliers. Provide suppliers with proper specifications, blue prints and shipping instructions.

• Within the company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP - e.g. QA.005), will approve suppliers based on company defined qualifications. Maintains and updates our quality file system against supplier surveys, specification acceptance, and quote package.

• Participates in the MRB group activities, managing the purchasing systems and functions for defective and discrepant materials, will disposition materials and contact supplier for resolution.

• Seeks out the best possible sources of supply based on price, quantity, service, and reliability. May visit vendor facilities to aid in the establishment of the most suitable sources of supply. Places special or rush orders.

• Manages customer relationships, including customer orders and meeting delivery dates.

• Conducts studies and analysis on areas of potential savings or increased efficiency.

• Develops the most economical order quantities and inventory levels of raw materials to meet turn demand and avoid obsolescence.

• Participates in customer and supplier meetings and communicates our perspective effectively.

• Coordinates logistics for incoming and outgoing shipments.

• Prepares reports and/or makes presentations to effectively institute change when necessary in accordance with company policies.

• Acts as subject matter expert for Supply Chain Department.

• In fulfilling the requirements of this position, the Sr. Buyer will be expected to travel to suppliers as needed while fulfilling this position's responsibilities.

• May direct the department work activities of clerical support or make decisions in the absence of a manager as needed.

• Demonstrates Harmac’s core values of honesty, integrity, and respect.

• Other duties as assigned.

Impact

• Ensure cost containment levels are maintained

• Ensure inventory levels avoid obsolescence

• Design processes for streamlining work

• Analyze potential areas for savings or efficiencies.

Why work at Harmac?

Harmac provides our employees with more than just a great place to work. Our comprehensive benefits package, employee wellness program, and a suite of perks help our people to get the most out of their workplace experience.

Harmac offers the following perks and benefits to all employees:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401K

• Paid holidays and vacations

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Quarterly bonuses

• Peer recognition initiatives

• Summer scholarships for children and grandchildren of employees

• Onsite gym

• Employee of the Month program

• Daily free fruit and onsite cafeteria

Starting Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

Position Requirements

Analysis/Problem Solving

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, diagram, or schedule form.

Communication

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Skills/Technical Skills

• A working knowledge of MRP and ISO standards.

• Computer literacy and working knowledge of traditional PC based software such as Microsoft Office. Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry when calculating figures and amounts for discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

• Communication Skills

• Negotiation/Relationship building skills

• Requires an above average people skills ability and placing the customers needs on a high priority. There must be sensitivity to customer requirements, both external and internal.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Knowledge

• Understands regulated type industries- FDA, FAA, ISO

• Knowledge of medical device manufacturer and supplies knowledge preferred

• World-class manufacturing knowledge preferred

Education

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 5+ years related experience.

This position is currently accepting applications.