Buyer III
About The Position
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 At QuidelOrtho, we’re advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Buyer III. This position performs direct material purchasing, indirect material, capital equipment and services to support the production plan. Conforms to good manufacturing practices and ISO requirements. Works with a supply chain team to develop supply chain strategies, minimize risks, ensure continuity of supply, maintain appropriate inventory levels, reduce supply chain costs, and improve capabilities of suppliers. Works with suppliers to improve quality and productivity, and decrease supply chain risks, and reduce costs. Exercises judgment to determine order quantities, timing, and deliveries, changes to production schedules, and changes in market conditions that could affect supply reliability. May develop sources for materials. Ensures current approved specifications are adequately communicated to suppliers. Manages the supplier’s material return process and obtains timely credits for returns. Purchases involve more complex terms and conditions than purchases typically assigned to buyers. Represents the supply chain function on project teams and supplier surveys. Assesses supply chain risks and recommends actions to mitigate risks. This position will be onsite in Carlsbad, CA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Minium 6 years of experience in supply chain or procurement functions in progressively responsible positions in a highly regulated/analytical manufacturing environment.
- Strategic thinker, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in Diagnostics Products
- Proficient in MS Excel and other data analysis tools.
- Effectively and professionally interact with all organizational levels and coordinate project activities.
- Experience in key performance indicators, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
- This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business Administration, or related field
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and inventory management principles.
- Advanced negotiation and contract writing skills.
- Desirable certifications: ISM, APICS CPIM, CFPIM, or CIRM; or NAPM CPM.
- Familiar with federal and other regulations, e.g., QSR’s, ISO, ISO 13485, CMDR.
- Advanced negotiation skills with suppliers in challenging situations.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and inventory management principles.
Responsibilities
- Purchases materials based on Min/Max report, MRP, and business acumen.
- Coordinates with production and planning team to ensure material availability for subcontractors.
- Determines the kitting plan based on inventory level policy, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on kitting plan, and ensure a successful on time delivery.
- Checks purchase requisitions, obtain quotations, examine bids, and make awards.
- Sources materials and services to support internal customer needs.
- Maintains purchased material inventory between Min and Max level.
- Negotiates costs of materials, inbound freight, and purchase contract terms and conditions.
- Supports R&D and new product development through team participation.
- Works with Quality Engineering and R&D to improve systems and to ensure appropriate and timely material availability, correct documentation, raw material specifications, NCMR’s and Certificates of Analysis.
- Manages and analyzes inventory investment and turns.
- Develops and maintains effective supplier relationships, exercising ethical negotiation and communication techniques.
- Represents supply chain on supplier audits.
- Monitors supplier performance and takes appropriate action to manage suppliers.
- Analyzes data and apply business intelligence to make business proposals and decisions.
- Checks purchase requisitions, obtain quotations, examine bids, and make awards.
- Sources materials and services to support internal customer needs.
- Carries out duties in compliance with GMPs, established corporate policies & procedures and FDA/ISO regulations pertaining to the purchasing function.
- Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies.
- Provides guidance to members of the supply chain team.
- Manages relationships with each supplier and acts as the “go to” person for all material availability and pricing discussions.
- Supports supplier audits related to assigned product / supplier and travels as needed to that end.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- employee assistance program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- paid time off (including sick time)
- paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
