Purchasing Expeditor

SHARP STERILE MANUFACTURING LLC•Lee, MA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Expediter is responsible for supporting materials planning, purchasing, and inventory management activities to ensure the timely availability of goods and services critical to operations. The position plays an active role in inventory optimization, supply and demand monitoring, part number assignment, compliance documentation, and reporting. The Purchasing Expediter is expected to maintain strong attention to detail, uphold quality and documentation standards, pursue ongoing professional development, complete all required training, and consistently demonstrate SSM values and behaviors.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) years relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Excellent computer skills
Advanced Excel skills/ spreadsheet software
Experience with MRP/ERP (Enterprise resource planning) SAP software
Strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines
Well-organized
Ability to maintain attention to detail while executing multiple tasks
Ability to manage timelines to meet department goals
Maintain control and confidentiality of documents and information
Ability to work independently
Ability to communicate in a professional manner and work in a fast-paced environment
Exhibit willingness for professional development

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with GMP requirements a strong plus

Responsibilities

Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and, in the event of problems, trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories
Maintain inventory levels properly taking into account inventory investment, purchasing efficiencies, QC test requirements and risk of obsolescence
Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications
Prepare purchase orders and review requisitions for goods and services
Assisting logistics with count reconciliations/ transactions
Expedite purchase orders with vendors as needed
Work with QC, Project Management, Process Engineering and Sales to determine the need for and assigning part numbers
Primary MSLR creation/ COA obtainment
Provide materials planning and ad hoc reports to respond to client and management needs
Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets
Play an active role in establishing and updating the production schedule on a weekly basis
Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies
Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
Scanning pack slips, filing POs
Attend and complete all mandatory training
Maintain continued education and proficiency in field through education, literature and seminars
Demonstrate SSM values and behaviors at all times
Other duties as assigned
Conduct business in a responsible manner that complies with all state, FDA, OSHA and cGMP regulations, or otherwise as applicable
Maintain records in compliance with state and federal requirements