Buyer II

Integer Holdings Corporation•Chaska, MN

24d•Remote

About The Position

In this role, you will require knowledge and experience in Purchasing while still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. You will build knowledge of company processes and customers, solve a range of straightforward problems, and analyze possible solutions using standard procedures. You will receive a moderate level of guidance and direction. Your role requires expanded conceptual knowledge in Purchasing and broadens your capabilities. You will understand key business drivers within your function and provide informal guidance to team members. You will analyze innovative solutions to solve problems in straightforward situations using your technical experience, judgment, and precedents. Your work will impact the achievement of team goals and objectives. Additionally, you will explain moderately complex information to others in straightforward situations. You adhere to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage and improve supplier relationships that support Integer’s goals and objectives related to cost, delivery and quality.
Functional understanding of the Supplier Quality Management System and support the framework through the procedures and interactions with Quality and suppliers.
Competency in both written and oral communications.
Maintain a calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing supply chain environment.
Possess a positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field is desired; however, if you do not meet the education requirement, you may be considered with three years of relevant experience in purchasing.

Responsibilities

Analyze complex requirements to place, cancel, and/or reschedule purchase orders with approved suppliers.
Consider changes in demand, changes in design, and supplier-driven changes to ensure appropriate supply to production.
Request and evaluate quotes from suppliers that meet cost, delivery, quality targets, and specifications.
Analyze, report, and forecast purchase price variance.
Participate in the annual budget process for purchases and standard costing.
Maintain material flow in the supply chain, assuring that priorities are clearly identified to import, receive, inspect, and release raw material.
Manage and forecast inventory levels to optimize raw material availability and working capital strategies.
Proactively monitor supplier performance and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
Develop and support initiatives for cost reduction and savings opportunities.
Collaborate with Quality for the resolution and closure of corrective actions (CAPA), nonconforming material (NCMR), and return to vendor (RTV).
Initiate and coordinate the loading of new suppliers in the ERP system, as well as update changes to existing suppliers.
Collaborate with the Finance department to resolve issues of accounting, payment terms, AP holds, and resolution of payment to suppliers.
Perform other duties as needed and as directed by your leadership.