Senior Buyer

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

Location:

This role will be hybrid out of the Madison, WI office.

REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT:

Reports to the Procurement Operations Manager in the Supply Chain department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Communicates directly with suppliers to place purchase orders, execute reschedules, and process returned goods as appropriate to achieve production schedules balanced against inventories

•Manages and maintains appropriate levels of warehouse stock, work-in-process (WIP), assembled, finished goods, quarantined, and service inventories through the execution of the procurement functions

•Analyzes production, material and capacity requirements and implements manufacturing plans to support the master production schedule, customer order schedule, and service inventory plans

•Participates on product and project teams to plan for and facilitate change management (phase in/phase out) and new product/assembly introduction into manufacturing and service

•Processes change orders as related to WIP, inventory disposition, item setups, and material planning

•Measures and reports on delivery performance of internal/external suppliers

•Drives lean practices with respect to production, inventory, and administration

•Supports cycle counting and WIP verification programs to maintain stock accuracy. Analyzes and reconciles variances, determining and solving root causes

•Performs routine inventory reviews for obsolescence exposure and disposition

Performs other responsibilities as assigned by manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred or Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in Production and Operations Management or related field is preferred; Associates degree and or/equivalent experience in production

• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification preferred.

Required:

• At least 5 years’ experience in materials/production management, including Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) and bill of materials

• Experience with safety and health (OSHA), FDA, and ISO quality system requirements

• Understanding of quality assurance programs (ISO, FDA, and QRS), ERP Systems and their manufacturing related processes, and production floor process flows

• Excellent verbal, written, and teamwork skills are required.

• Computer skills including the use of standard office software programs including spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and email applications

• Must be self-motivated with high energy level and a strong work ethic.

• Commitment to high standards of excellence and integrity.

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move physical inventory weighing up to 10 pounds.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The range for this position is $72,000 - $99,000 . Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, future potential and internal pay parity. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Accuray Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.