Procurement Specialist

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Jaffrey, NH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

MilliporeSigma in Jaffrey, NH is seeking a Procurement Specialist. The Purchasing Specialist is an integral member of the Materials Management team and is responsible for ensuring that raw material is efficiently purchased and available on-site to support the manufacture and testing of high purity filters. Responsibilities: Promote, contribute to, and support an interdependent safety culture Work directly with suppliers by monitoring buying signals and raw material inventory for assigned commodities; creating and tracking purchase orders; ensuring accurate three-way matching of PO quantities, invoices, and receipts; and building strong, collaborative supplier relationships. Improving purchasing processes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives Actively work to avoid material outages on the manufacturing floor in a dynamic environment Ensure a strong, active partnership between purchasing, supplier quality, operations, sourcing and manufacturing engineering teams This position is A Shift: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
1+ years of working experience in warehousing or purchasing

Nice To Haves

Advanced user of Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Prior training or experience as a buyer or purchasing specialist, including work in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment and hands-on experience using Oracle or other ERP systems.
Demonstrated ability to communicate (in verbal and written form) complex messages to peers and executive teams
A proven ability to solve problems quickly and resolve conflict through negotiation and manage multiple priorities at one time
Stay focused under pressure with strong decision-making skills and keep a positive attitude
Learn quickly and continually improve processes
Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
Hands-on team player with high energy and ability to work as a collaborative team member to achieve operational safety, quality, and purchasing goals
Self-motivated with an intense desire to learn and create innovative solutions to everyday challenges

Responsibilities

Promote, contribute to, and support an interdependent safety culture
Work directly with suppliers by monitoring buying signals and raw material inventory for assigned commodities; creating and tracking purchase orders; ensuring accurate three-way matching of PO quantities, invoices, and receipts; and building strong, collaborative supplier relationships.
Improving purchasing processes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Actively work to avoid material outages on the manufacturing floor in a dynamic environment
Ensure a strong, active partnership between purchasing, supplier quality, operations, sourcing and manufacturing engineering teams