Instrument Buyer and Inventory Planner

Corin•Raynham, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Corin is recruiting for an Instrument Buyer and Inventory Planner to support the day-to-day procurement process, ensuring that the right goods and services are ordered, delivered on time, and cost-effectively, while building strong supplier relationships and contributing to overall supply chain performance. This position will be onsite in our Raynham, MA facility.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field of study, OR 5 years of related purchasing experience.
Experience in using ERP systems and maintaining data point integrity.
Experience with setting and maintaining planning parameters for MRP.
A skilled user of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook.
A strong verbal and written communication skillset with experience in effective cross-team collaboration.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships internally and externally.
Demonstrated problem-solving experience related to supply and demand.
A self-starter who works with the appropriate level of urgency.
Demonstrated disciplined thought and actions.
Detail-oriented and well-organized.
Strong analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks
Attention to detail
Communication skills for effective interaction with suppliers and internal teams
Ability to priorities tasks and work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Previous medical industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders and ensuring accuracy.
Follow up on order confirmations as well as updating the dates into the system.
Create, assemble, and send quote and purchase order packages including, prints, specifications, inspection criteria and other required documentation to suppliers.
Monitor inventory levels, track deliveries, and coordinate restocking to maintain optimal stock.
Report and communicate Instrument inventory availability throughout all the different department needs.
Maintain and update purchase orders, supplier information, pricing data and delivery dates.
Manage a working spreadsheet to always be up to date with any changes presented to the team.
Liaise with internal departments (e.g. Quality, receiving, production, customer service, field service, accounts payable) to understand needs and ensure timely deliveries.
Evaluate instrument orders, instrument set-down requirements, forecast requirements, and opportunistic consignment opportunities against the available supply.
Resolve receiving issues found during receiving and quality inspection.
Maintain a regular communication cadence with key internal and external suppliers / key deliveries.
Routinely align with suppliers on open PO lines, quantities, and delivery dates.
Expedite suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of materials.