Procurement Specialist/Planner

SUMMARY:
Developing and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships across functions to support all
aspects of Procurement in support of the manufacturing facility
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Process all non-stock purchase requisitions for plant personnel for services, supplies
and repairs.
• Partner with Sales and operational leadership to ensure critical aspects of customer
expectations are met
• Procure materials, components and outside services in support of manufacturing of
medical device components
• Verify specifications and price and forward orders to suppliers for acknowledgment
• Support the R&D and Sales team on new development materials and quotes
• Manage open purchase orders backlog , expediting late purchase orders, closing of short
receipts
• Partner with warehouse and quality teams to resolve paperwork errors, or any other
issues within the receiving process involving suppliers
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Developing, maintaining and continuously improving an effective purchase process
• Maintaining appropriate safety stock levels to support the business and meet operational
objectives
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain management, Business Administration or at least 3 to
5 years' experience in procurement
• Note: Relevant work experience in procurement, planning, or supply chain management
may be an adequate substitute for formal education.
• Experience with procurement in a regulated environment
• Computer skills required:
o Windows operating system in a networked environment
o Microsoft Office
COMPANY COMPETENCIES:
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for
cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassmentfree
environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others;
Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts
responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and
promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure
quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines
appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses
equipment and materials properly,
JOB COMPETENCIES
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing
demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent
change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans
for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people
and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and
analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem
solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased
responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes
advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands.
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 25 pounds