PURPOSE:

Responsible for all phases of the procurement process within ACC’s procedures. This includes assurance of the supply of critical raw materials and operating supplies, effective negotiation of contracts for services, development of a reliable supplier base and ensuring policies and procedures are compliant with existing quality standards. Provide a high quality of service and ethics. Maintain and monitor Supplier Qualifications.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan & release purchase orders in support of the Production Plan. This includes raw materials, operation supplies and critical services
Generate / maintain detailed reports of purchasing requirements and purchase material status
Provide product availability information to Customer Service, Materials Planning, and the Production Planning Manager for purchased finished goods
Utilizing various planning data (Sales and Operation Planning, MRP/Reorder Point data), provide management with detailed analysis of material requirements as required
Assist with sourcing new materials and suppliers
Negotiate favorable terms and price reductions while maintaining ACC quality objectives
Ensure the purchasing function maintains compliance to ACC quality systems
Develop and update SOPs to support the purchasing function.
Support accurate information systems (i.e. Material Specification and Item Master data) through the Change Control Process
Provide purchasing, inventory, shipping/receiving related KPI’s to management as needed
Support the supplier approval and monitoring process
Support the processing of yearly physical inventories

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent skills using MS Word & Excel
Knowledge of ERP planning systems and detailed MRP purchasing experience
Knowledge of the supply chain process and strong negotiation skills
Ability to source new materials and manage the competitive quote process
Ability to build effective relationships with internal customers and ACC supplier base
Effective working in a team environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of an AS in a business discipline or equivalent combination of experience and/or education required.
5 years’ technical purchasing experience, preferably in a medical device or pharmaceutical environment
ASCM or C.P.M. certification preferred
Experience with cGMP and 13485 quality systems are preferred

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities
Communicates well (written and verbal), delivers presentations, has good listening skills
Perform tasks with a computer. Email, research, interaction with others via the internet. Creating and editing documents typically utilizing MSOffice; word documents, spreadsheets and create a slide presentation (PowerPoint). The level of proficiency is defined by the requirements of the position held
Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality
Builds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, solicits feedback
Strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constantly sit, occasionally stand, walk, constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel. Position might require some business travel – Smaller 5 %.

SALARY:

$55,000-$58,000 a year

BENEFITS:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

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