Buyer II

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

The Buyer II position is responsible for sourcing and purchasing of indirect materials and some minor direct materials and services to support organizational needs. 

This role is located in Athens, Ohio.

The Responsibilities 

• Sources indirect materials and services to support internal customer needs

• Prepares purchase orders and places orders in an accurate and timely manner

• Monitors purchase order delivery and escalates when necessary.

• Manages central stores materials Do they do this in Athens?

• Carries out duties in compliance with GMPs, ISO standards and established business policies

• Ensures proper approvals on purchase orders have been obtained. 

• Maintains purchase order accuracy and record keeping

• Works Independently to perform other related duties as assigned

• Participates in process improvement activities

• Establish blanket purchase orders.

The Individual

Required:

• High School diploma or GED

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a purchasing environment or related field

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic e-mail, word processing and spreadsheet knowledge.

Preferred:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

• Manufacturing experience

• Certifications: APICS CPIM, CFPIM, or CIRM; or NAPM CPM

• Experience with MRP system

• Problem-solving skills

The Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners:

Supports internal customers by processing purchase orders and communicating purchase order information to requisitioners and managers. Obtains management approvals for purchase orders. Communicates needs to internal suppliers.

External Partners:
Work with outside suppliers to purchase “off the shelf” production items.

The Work Environment

General office and manufacturing environment. 

The Physical Demands:

No strenuous physical activity. Typically, 25% of time in meetings or meetings individually with people, 75% of the time at the desk on computer/doing paperwork/ on phone. Walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time are routine to accomplish tasks in this role.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Position may be required to use Personal Protective Equipment as posted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

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