Supply Chain - Medical Device - Buyer - ERP

This is a direct-hire position with full benefits with a growing, successful company in the Dover, PA area.

The key skill set for these openings is designing medical device products with injection molding, mechanisms or small parts.

The Procurement Engineer is responsible for providing Supply Chain and Product Development support.  This position requires an aggressive, goal oriented individual with excellent problem solving, organization, and communication skills, and a solid commitment to customer satisfaction.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs all core and ancillary duties as a Buyer for assigned program(s)/ projects, i.e., supplier identification, quoting, PO placement, expediting, etc.

• Identifies new technologies with the purchase of prototype material

• Maintains ERP system in support of products from development to operations; including outside contractors.

• Manages key supplier relationships as determined by assigned program/project.

• Processes approved requisitions resulting in the timely purchase of parts or services.

• Identifies and/or supports continuous improvement projects, by researching options and providing best solutions.

• Responsible for identifying and/or supporting initiatives to reduce/contain cost, improve material flow, evaluate capacity and manage material obsolescence.

• Expedites order placements, supplier deliveries, receipt verification and Accounts Payable discrepancies.

• In conjunction with the Quality group, performs Supplier Quality Audits as necessary in support of projects.

• Performs Total Cost analysis for Make/Buy decisions.

• Issues RFP’s and RFQ’s as required by project.

• Coordinates new manufacturing and product technologies symposiums with Product Development and Manufacturing staff.

• Active participant in Product Development cross-functional teams, serving as a liaison between Product Development, Engineering and Supply Chain, to assure optimization of our existing supply base.

• Assists in the development of Procurement Plans per assigned projects.

• Performs Supplier capability and manufacturing capacity evaluations; including the management of both supplier and company owned tooling development.

• Supports business agreement development (i.e. NDA, Consulting Agreements, Supply Agreements, etc.)

• Works within a high-performance, cross-functional, manufacturing environment, with strong commodity knowledge, and supplier relationships.

Education/Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree required (Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial, Plastics or Mechanical Engineering preferred). Minimum 5 years of purchasing and/or manufacturing engineering experience. Minimum 5 years ERP/MRP System Knowledge preferred. Minimum 5 years Supplier Management and/or Supplier Quality experience.  Technical Commodity Knowledge and Experience with medical grade plastic components preferred. Demonstrated building and leveraging partnerships skills.  Experienced in negotiation, contract development and contract administration.  Knowledge of lean manufacturing and supply chain concepts and their application.  Experience working in a regulated industry preferred (FDA, etc.)   Proven integrity and trust and ability to deal with ambiguity.  Demonstrated drive for results, detail orientation and change implementation skills.  Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills.  Action oriented with demonstrated customer focus and problem solving skills.  Proficient with Microsoft Office package, including MS Project.

Education/Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree required (Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial, Plastics or Mechanical Engineering preferred). Minimum 5 years of purchasing and/or manufacturing engineering experience. Minimum 5 years ERP/MRP System Knowledge preferred. Minimum 5 years Supplier Management and/or Supplier Quality experience.  Technical Commodity Knowledge and Experience with medical grade plastic components preferred. Demonstrated building and leveraging partnerships skills.  Experienced in negotiation, contract development and contract administration.  Knowledge of lean manufacturing and supply chain concepts and their application.  Experience working in a regulated industry preferred (FDA, etc.)   Proven integrity and trust and ability to deal with ambiguity.  Demonstrated drive for results, detail orientation and change implementation skills.  Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills.  Action oriented with demonstrated customer focus and problem solving skills.  Proficient with Microsoft Office package, including MS Project.

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