Summary:

This role is responsible for facilitating the procurement of materials and related services required by the company and the customers we serve. The position requires frequent interaction, coordination and timely communication with Planning, Production, Customer Service, Engineering, and Quality control. Additionally, this role requires the individual to employ strategies to strengthen the company’s supply chain, solve shortage issue and reinforce quality supplier relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Procure materials and components as required by ERP system. Manage inventory to support company objectives while balancing customer requirements.
• Manage non-inventory procurement process.
• Train other team members to assist with Purchasing activities, as needed.
• Track progress of materials, components, and outside services and expedite when necessary.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and their appropriate representatives.
• Ensure that appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented for any supplier-related production interruptions (i.e., on time delivery, quality).
• Manage Supplier Qualification process in line with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, etc).
• Oversee Supplier Audit requirements and participate in supplier audit activities and follow up on corrective actions.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and work with Operations to understand material/service requirements, clarify specific deliverables and ensure compliance with company standards and processes.
• Identify problems or challenges proactively and offer possible solutions, escalate when appropriate.
• Implement improvement processes in areas such as price reductions, inventory reductions and non-value add work reductions.
• Monitor, analyze and report material variances to historical cost. Interface with Accounting, Manufacturing Engineering and Production to establish costs.
• Work closely with Planning team on timely information needed in support of the customer. Establish strategies to improve supply chain, solve shortage issues and strengthen supplier relationships
• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and the supplier in the event of any technical or commercial conflicts arise (quality or delivery issues, pricing errors).
• Maintain an awareness of material and procurement concepts.
• Assure that assigned activities are performed in accordance with Seabrook Quality System procedures.
• Assist in other areas of the organization as needed based on business demand, such as, but not limited to, materials, planning, packaging and shipping.

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or buying experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management and/or Supply Management preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent supplier & project management and negotiation skills.
• Manufacturing within Medical devices background is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, SAP, and/or similar programs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop creative solutions to business challenges.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

EEO Disclaimer:

ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.