Purchasing Clerk (Medical Device)

Job Description

Job Description

The Purchasing Clerk performs material purchasing, inventory support, and vendor communication in the production department in support of department and company objectives to provide goods and services that meet customer's requirements for quality, quantity, and timeliness. The Purchasing Clerk effectively and proactively plans, purchases, and organizes components, supplies, and inventory to accomplish projects with the highest quality and lowest cost.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible to follow Aptyx Quality system, including all applicable SOP's included in the Training Matrix

• Expedite orders, back orders, and scope changes as needed

• Place orders for raw materials and manufactured components

• Create and administer purchase orders and escalate any issues to the proper department

• Take corrective action with suppliers in case of receiving unacceptable goods or services and maintain a record of non-conforming purchases and follow-up actions taken

• Responsible for the return of merchandise

• Work with the Accounting Department to resolve invoicing issues

• Negotiate price, availability, delivery schedules, and terms.

• Work with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), new part number set ups, and supplier relationships

• Communicate with all internal departments to determine any additional purchasing needs

• Initiates purchase orders and amendments for materials and services

• Purchase non-inventory supplies as needed

• Maintain accurate vendor data with regards to quotes, lead times, and vendor performance

• Utilize the ERP system to identify material order needs

• Support cycle count and corrections

• Assists in other work-related areas as required

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to follow instructions, clearly ask questions, offer relevant information, and maintain productive relationships with colleagues

• Ability to use ERP systems to find purchasing, inventory, and supplier information

Education

• Vocational - High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Experience with purchasing and inventory in the medical industry preferred

• 3+ years in a logistics or purchasing role

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Hands-on and multi-tasking skills

• Computer skills including Microsoft Office 365

Physical Demands of Position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee sits, stands, uses hands, arms, and fingers to perform routine tasks such as computer use, telephoning, faxing, copying, filing, etc. Normal vision and hearing are needed, and the ability to communicate effectively to others on telephone, in person, or via written communication. This position will primarily work in an office and cleanroom environment. This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with this job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to increase or decrease the scope of responsibilities when circumstances dictate, as determined by management.