Title: Buyer – Medical Devices Industry
Location: Northern Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico residents only)
Contract Duration: 6 months
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite
Number of Positions: 1
Required Experience: 3+ years in a regulated industry
Position Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Buyer to support purchasing and material availability for a six-month onsite contract assignment within the medical devices industry. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of SAP, experience in purchasing operations within a regulated environment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and process purchase orders (POs) in SAP in accordance with established purchasing procedures.
- Expedite materials based on SAP recommendations, ERP action messages, and production requirements.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding order confirmations, delivery dates, and outstanding purchase orders.
- Monitor open orders and inventory levels to help ensure material availability and minimize supply disruptions.
- Analyze and resolve invoice discrepancies, including pricing, quantity, and goods-receipt mismatches, in collaboration with suppliers, Accounts Payable, and Receiving.
- Communicate material shortages, delivery delays, and purchasing issues to relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate with Planning, Supplier Quality, and Receiving teams to address material and supplier-related issues.
- Participate in supplier and delivery meetings as needed to support timely material delivery and production continuity.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of purchasing or buying experience in a regulated industry; medical device experience is preferred.
- Working knowledge of SAP, including purchase order creation and order management.
- Demonstrated experience placing purchase orders and expediting materials based on ERP recommendations.
- Experience reviewing, managing, and resolving invoice discrepancies.
- Strong problem-solving, follow-up, and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Experience with the RapidResponse planning system is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Proficiency in English.
Important Requirements
- This position is 100% onsite at our client's facility in Northern Puerto Rico.
- Applicants must be residents of Puerto Rico.
- Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.