Buyer

Werfen • Bedford, MA

11h • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Overview
Position Summary:
Purchases supplies and materials at the optimum terms to meet Company goals. Utilizing the output of Company's ERP system, interprets demand and insures appropriate order coverage for all material within their responsibility. Identifies new and alternative sources of supply. Prepares RFQs and performs supplier surveillance. Manages sources of supply through regular contact which may include teleconference, site visits and/or periodic formal reviews. Maintains systems and records to ensure accurate data in conformance to standard procedures. Assist management with all other supply issues as required.

Requirements

• Competent with MS Office skills, particularly MS Excel and MS Word
• BS/BA degree, with minimum three years of related experience or five years related experience in lieu of a four year degree.
• Thorough understanding of traditional planning systems as well as continuous replenishment systems such as Kanban, consignment inventory and vendor managed inventory.
• Adequate knowledge of concepts related to the legal aspects of purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Works in conformance to relevant SOP's governing purchase order issue, modification, receipts, returns to vendor, record keeping and the approval of suppliers.
• Ensures that all material requirements for assigned items are covered with Purchase Orders, Contracts or Supply Agreements only with approved suppliers.
• Periodically reviews relevant systems output to issue new purchase orders or revise existing orders for assigned items.
• Performs all activities relating to the placing and revision of orders and systems maintenance and quality records therein related.
• Communicates with suppliers on all issues regarding price, quality or delivery requirements on a timely basis to minimize interruption in the supply chain.
• Insures all issues of supplier non-conformance are documented appropriately and that department management is made aware of any supplier related issue that could interrupt the supply chain or adversely affect Company financial performance.
• Acts as principal interface with Accounts Payable and Inventory Control to resolve errors and delays in paying invoices.

Benefits

• This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave.
• Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees