Senior Buyer

UFP Technologies•Newburyport, MA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company’s single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants. The Senior Buyer is responsible for the coordination of all activities related to procurement such as planning, purchasing, risk assessment, contract negotiation, monitoring market trends, cost reduction strategies, inventory management, and total supplier quality management utilizing best buy practices and conformance to UFP procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in material procurement or similar discipline, and minimum of 10 years’ experience in a procurement function supporting a manufacturing operation.
Strong analytical abilities and experience working with MRP systems.
Experience with lean manufacturing and six sigma environments.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and data entry skills.
Ability to analyze complex planning matrixes and execute best strategies for optimal stocking levels.
Excellent organizational skills.
Good written and verbal communications skills.
Six Sigma Lean background.

Nice To Haves

Word, Excel, Power Point fluency preferred.
Supplier audit experience preferred.
CPM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently oversees the purchase order process from creation to closure, ensuring accuracy in terms and conditions, and compliance with company policies.
Develops and implements purchasing strategies that align with the company’s business goals and operational needs.
Negotiates better terms and secures advantageous agreements through effective management of supplier relationships.
Analyzes market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and supply chain optimization.
Implements risk management strategies to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions, including diversifying supplier base and maintaining safety stock levels.
Manages total supplier quality, including site audits as needed.
Independently handles various special projects assigned by Supply Chain Manager, Materials Manager, or Manufacturing Manager, related to product search, costing, plant operations or financials.
Tracks and reports materials / inventory levels per project on a regular basis.
Manages sub-contract supply chain requirements.
Backs up Supply Chain Manager with duties and covers during absence.
Travels to supplier less than 10% of the time.
Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.