Buyer
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Buyer

St. Louis, MO

Onsite full-time

Long-term contract with the opportunity to go direct

Summary:

The Buyer will be supporting various procurement activities, including timely sourcing of high-quality materials and components while maintaining cost efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards. This role plays a critical part in supporting production schedules, supplier relationships, and the overall success of our supply chain.

Ideal candidate will have: recently graduated with Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration and is eager to start their career in the medical device industry

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement and Sourcing:

• Source and procure materials, components, and services required for medical device manufacturing.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers as needed to meet quality and delivery standards.

Supplier Management:

• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent supply and resolve any issues promptly.
• Conduct supplier re-evaluations and performance reviews.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure purchasing activities comply with ISO 13485, FDA, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, including contracts, purchase orders, and supplier certifications.
• Collaborate with the quality team to address supplier non-conformances or deviations.

Risk and Cost Management:

• Assess risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate disruptions.
• Optimize purchasing strategies to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Project Management:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Purchasing or procurement internship experience, preferably in the medical device or manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA regulations, and supplier quality standards is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• AS400 experience a plus
• Ability to analyze data, forecast demand, and manage supplier performance effectively.
• Negotiation skills
• Self-starter and eager to learn is a must

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.