JOB SUMMARY: 

Conduct various activities to support involving procurement of goods and services in support of producing company products and in support of the R&D Department. Evaluate supplier performance to quality and delivery requirements, and assist in providing new sources of supply as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review requisitions to ensure that the request is valid and meets procedural requirements.
• Review reports against open/closed POs and reconcile for accuracy.
• Check accuracy of requests against specifications.
• Identify qualified suppliers and negotiate best price for products/services.
• Request bids from new suppliers as needed.
• Maintain accurate tracking systems, ensuring that information is current.
• Provide Production and R&D staff with status reports of material usage as requested.
• Responsible for understanding and operating consistent with company’s Quality Policy and Quality Objectives.
• Responsible for maintaining purchasing records per the company’s procedures and FDA requirements.
• Assure the smooth flow of materials into and through the facility with close interaction with suppliers, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance.
• Interact with Quality Assurance, Production and R&D to insure that requirements and quality on all commodities are maintained.
• Identify and Procure items under his/her responsibility for the production needs based on established inventory goals.
• Ensure availability of components and materials in order to support production process.
• Maintain good communication with suppliers and production supervisors to assure timely delivery of materials.
• Conduct problem solving and performance improvement with suppliers as needed to resolve delivery and/or quality issues.
• Facilitate communication of supplier issues with the Materials Supervisor as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with QSR, (Quality System Regulations) as well as other applicable regulations related to environmental, safety, and health.
• Procure requirements at lowest cost, consistent with quality and service required.
• Review schedules and forecasts and Issue Purchase Order/Requisitions per the SOPs.
• Enter, expedite and track Purchase Orders with suppliers to insure deliveries, Blanket Orders, Vendor Managed Inventory, etc. are in alignment with production requirements.
• Assist in eliminating non-value added steps throughout the value system.
• Advise appropriate personnel of schedule or material availability changes.
• Source and quote inventory items, inventory services, supplies and tooling in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Purchasing and/or Operations in Cosmetic Manufacturing, Food, Paint, Bio-tech or similar industries.
• An Industry Certification in Procurement Management a plus.
• Working knowledge of Inventory Management Software preferred.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational, detailed-oriented and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Proven experience as Purchasing Supervisor or similar position.
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports.
• An analytical mind with strong math skills.
• Reliable and trustworthy.

• An understanding of purchasing processes and inventory databases.
• Experience in raw materials purchasing.
• Should be able to offer clients different packaging options and source them from different vendors.

• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Must perform well under pressure and deadlines

If you feel you have the knowledge and skills for this position, please submit a resume for consideration.