Purchasing Specialist job in Exton, PA
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Exton, PA CorTech LLC
| Job Ref: | 352097 |
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CorTech LLC |
| Job Type: | Contract |
| Salary and Benefits: | 33.00/Per Hour |
| Remote: | No |
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| City: | Exton, PA |
| Post Code: | 19341 |
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JobsRUs.com. is seeking to hire a Purchasing Specialist for our client in Exton, PA! Benefits Available! Weekly Pay! $33.00/Hour Shift Details 1st shift - start time of either 730 or 800 am This is a lower level role than the purchasing assistant, and there is some flexibility with the minimum education and experience requirements. Strong computer proficiency (particularly Microsoft suite) is a must, strong attention to detail, and some background in basic accounting/purchasing). Common tasks will include invoice reconciliation, expediting purchase orders, and frequent communication with suppliers to support purchasing tasks. This is not a temp to hire position. However, if the purchasing assistant that fills the temporary vacancy is a strong performer and meets the experience and education requirements could potentially be brought into consideration for the permanent purchasing specialist role once these sourcing efforts begin in the new year. The salary for that role will be aligned to the increased expectations and responsibilities. Job description included below for visibility; this is to provide a full picture of the long term opportunity and we are not accepting direct hire / permanent placement candidates. Purpose of the job Executes purchasing transactions in SAP in such way that materials, components, and services required for Operations are delivered on time, at quality, and in the right amount and within the boundaries as set by governance, commercial, quality, and regulatory requirements and agreements Communicates Purchase Orders and related requirements with suppliers; monitors and expedites confirmation and timely delivery of the ordered goods Monitors and drives timely and correct further processing of Purchase Orders in the Purchase-to-Pay process (goods receipt booking, invoice handling, Accounts Payables, etc.) Job Context Client Biomedical is the world?s unrivaled biomaterials expert and committed partner in driving sustainable innovation in healthcare. For more than 30 years, the company has been at the forefront of biomaterial science and process innovation, and the leading resource for global medical device and pharmaceutical companies. As a strategic partner with an approach driven not only by market dynamics but by the unique needs of every customer, Client Biomedical brings an unparalleled breadth of product portfolios, proprietary manufacturing and processing capabilities, world-class IP, and extensive regulatory experience and expertise. Furthermore, Client Biomedical?s products and services are recognized for their unmatched quality, consistency, and performance in multiple markets across the globe, supporting their company-wide vision of solving the world?s healthcare needs through sustainable science. Key aspects to this supply chain are: Robust planning and scheduling of the operation to ensure traceability, adequately plan for product availability, and optimization of the Costs/Service/OWC balance, Mature Sourcing of direct materials, components, and services in line with customer and business needs and at transparent and acceptable risk levels regarding quality and SHE, security of supply, business impact, and sustainability, and Efficient purchasing of materials to the requirements as defined by the planning function and aligned with specifications and (contractual) agreements. Based on these needs to our Supply Chain, this role is required for a setup for success of our global operation. Job Content Key areas of Accountability / Responsibility Executes purchasing transactions in SAP in such way that materials, components, and services required for Operations are delivered on time, at quality, and in the right amount and within the boundaries as set by governance, commercial, quality, and regulatory requirements and agreements Aligns on Purchasing Requirements with and as defined by the Supply Chain Planning function Ensures approval of Purchase Orders conform defined authorizations (DOAP) Aligns on and respects commercial conditions as defined in SAP (e.g. by contracts or Purchase Information Records) with the Sourcing function In case commercial conditions are not available or maintained in SAP (?spot purchases?), requests support from the Sourcing function for negotiating, approving, and documenting such commercial conditions Ensures correct Purchasing data are maintained in SAP, such as minimum order quantities, purchasing lead times, and supplier master data (contact details, etc.) Upon request, gives input to Sourcing for supplier management for mainly the suppliers in the Operational segment Upon request, give input to Sourcing for sourcing initiatives, e.g. by providing market, supplier, or purchasing relevant information and executing related searches Communicates Purchase Orders and related requirements with suppliers; monitors and expedites confirmation and timely delivery of the ordered goods Builds and maintains an operational relationship with counterparts at the supplier Monitors receipt and confirmation of Purchase Orders by the supplier Manages any changes or issues with open Purchase Orders to seek resolution in cooperation with the Supply Chain Planning function and/or the supplier Monitors and drives timely and correct further processing of Purchase Orders in the Purchase-to-Pay process (goods receipt booking, invoice handling, Accounts Payables, etc.) Checks and monitors timely and correct booking of Goods Issue on Purchase Orders Checks and monitors overdue invoices and communicates these to the Senior Purchasing Specialist for further resolution Authorities Creates and issues Purchase Orders in line with defined requirements and within the boundaries as set by governance, commercial, quality, and regulatory requirements and agreements Communicates and aligns with suppliers to drive timely delivery of ordered items Negotiates and approves purchases with limited financial impact and according the boundaries of the DOAP and defined applicable procedures Together with the Supply Chain Planning function, seeks resolution for (planning) issues resulting from changes or issues with Purchase Orders Identifies ?downstream? issues in the Purchase-to-Pay process and supports the Senior Purchasing Specialist with resolution of such issue Monitors and evaluates supplier performance with support from Sourcing and SQA Reports out on progress and status to management Escalates exceptions or matters to the Sourcing Leads or direct manager in case desired or required based on the impact from a SHE, quality, technical content, and/or financial/business perspective Projects/special assignments If needed, supports PMP, Large Operational, or Business Projects as team member Participates in special projects to support personal, departmental, and corporate goals SHE & Security Complies with Client Life Saving Rules; works in a safe and responsible manner in order to create an injury-free and incident-free workspace; reports SHE & security incidents or risks appropriately. Acts in such a way that the organization will learn from its incidents; incidents will be investigated, possible improvements (and incidents) are reported and the risks of the work are assessed regularly/routinely. Complies with all job-related safety, security, and other training requirements; follows all applicable instructions and procedures. Complexity of the job Basic purchasing processes still need to be installed or made more robust in alignment with other functions such as Supply Chain Management, R&D, and Supplier Quality Assurance A very large number of suppliers, of which many single or sole sourced and with very little spend and buying power, that need to be managed effectively according to regulatory and industry requirements A significant amount of Purchase Orders that need to be monitored in order to secure timely delivery The regulatory and quality system landscape heavily restricts the possibility to change suppliers ? also in case of hiccups, poor performance, or lack of strategic fit with a supplier Knowledge and educational level BS Degree in Purchasing, Business, Supply Chain, and/or equivalent work experience in required field Education in sciences highly desired. Required level of experiences 5 years? experience in Purchasing and related roles in various business-to-business environments, ideally including the Medical Device industry Strong communication and relationship building skills to communicate with suppliers Demonstrated ability to work effectively with suppliers Basic SAP knowledge and skills in the area of Purchase-to-Pay Proficient using MS Word, Excel and Outlook | |
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