Sr. Buyer

Exalta Group•Bonita Springs, FL

19d

About The Position

The Sr. Buyer plans purchase orders for assigned raw materials and places and manages purchase orders for MRO and indirect materials needed to support manufacturing operations. The role maintains appropriate inventory levels, supplier performance, and production continuity by translating raw-material demand and purchase requisitions into executable supply plans. It manages supplier relationships and works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, and Customer Service to support on-time delivery of high-quality medical devices. Working in an FDA-regulated, ISO 13485-certified environment, the Sr. Buyer balances customer service, inventory investment, and supply-chain risk while improving procurement processes for assigned areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Computer Science and Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
3–5 years of purchasing experience in a discrete manufacturing environment.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, QAD, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.
Working knowledge of inventory management and purchasing management.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Effective supplier negotiation and relationship-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous-improvement methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Medical device, life sciences, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
Familiarity with FDA and ISO 13485 quality requirements.

Responsibilities

Execute daily MRP recommendations and manage planned purchase orders, reschedules, expedites, de-expedites, and cancellations based on MRP exception reports.
Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, lead times, and replenishment parameters to optimize inventory investment while maintaining service levels.
Identify and resolve material shortages proactively to minimize production disruptions.
Process purchasing requisitions for indirect and MRO items, manage follow-up on purchase orders, and follow up on purchase order receipts to support prompt supplier payment.
Issue and manage purchase orders for assigned commodities and suppliers.
Maintain supplier delivery performance through regular communication and follow-up, working with Corporate Sourcing.
Resolve supplier quality, delivery, pricing, and capacity issues with support from Corporate Sourcing and Accounts Payable.
Participate in supplier evaluations, sourcing initiatives, and cost-reduction opportunities in support of Corporate Sourcing.
Monitor supplier performance metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Balance inventory turns, service levels, and working-capital objectives.
Recommend ERP master-data planning-parameter adjustments for assigned purchased materials, working with Master Planning and Engineering Configuration Management.
Support cycle counting, inventory accuracy initiatives, and excess and obsolete inventory reduction efforts as required.
Develop mitigation plans for supply disruptions and long-lead components.
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Program Management to support production and customer commitments.
Participate in daily production meetings and supply reviews.
Communicate material constraints, risks, and recovery plans to key stakeholders.
Communicate material-availability risks to Customer Service and the Master Planner when promise dates may be affected.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing accuracy, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency.
Support Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate ERP planning parameters, supplier data, and item-master information.
Develop and track KPIs including supplier on-time delivery, purchase price variance, inventory turns, schedule attainment, material availability, stockouts, and excess and obsolete inventory.
Ensure purchasing activities comply with FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, company quality procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Maintain complete and accurate procurement documentation and records.
Support internal and external quality audits as required.