Buyer/Planner at Bergenfield

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Supports FMCNAs mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and division/company policy requirements.

Plans, organizes and executes the procurement of products and services in accordance with purchasing and inventory guidelines. Position requires negotiating supply and price agreements, establishing sources of supply, conducting value analyses, processing stocked and non-stocked purchase orders, tracking POs deliveries and inventories. Process problem resolutions for vendor, deliveries and payables discrepancies.

DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Responsible for driving the FMCNA culture through values and customer service standards.

Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.

Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.

Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Analyze volume requirements based on historical data, change in unit supply or lab production volume, trends and inventory goals which have been set by Department Management.

Reorder inventory on a national and warehouse level based on inventory targets, system reorder parameters, and distribution planning techniques. Assure order fill to clients at 99.5%.

Seek and evaluate sources of supply for new products/services, alternate sources for existing products. Present new suppliers for approval.

Negotiate contracts or agreements with approved sources to ensure delivery of specified products in the appropriate quantities, at the scheduled times, at the proper locations, at the best overall cost available to the company.

Solicit competitive quotations from qualified suppliers and prepare analyses to determine best overall value including elements of purchase cost, freight terms, payment terms, performance incentives, quality of service and product specifications, and track favorable and unfavorable savings vs. standard cost. Monitor savings against individual and departmental profit objectives.

Manage vendor relationship through understanding the suppliers organization, capabilities and strategic objectives. Ensure that all interactions between Spectra Laboratories personnel and the suppliers representatives are in accordance with company policy and handled in a professional equitable manner.

Analyze daily backorder situation and perform necessary follow-up and expediting activities to ensue delivery of orders, to minimize backorders and to anticipate future customer demand.

Coordinate with vendors the replacement of defective material, cancellation of orders, rescheduling of delivery dates, pricing and delivery discrepancies.

Identify and propose disposition for excess, expired, obsolete or otherwise unusable merchandise.

Study and understand current and changing market conditions. Maintain close contact with the market and suppliers of assigned products to identify price, lead-time, capacity and supply trends or problems. Stay aware of new products, companies or trends affecting the market place.

Perform special projects, complete special reports and studies related to Purchasing as assigned.

Assist lab personnel and work with lab related vendors to ensure products/services are in accordance with contract terms and obligations.

Work closely with the Purchasing Coordinator and guide their responsibilities.

Support the Materials Management Department efforts to provide a high level of service to internal and external customers.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION:

BA or BS in a related technical or business field. College degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

Minimum of three to five years experience in a procurement role, preferably in a laboratory or related health care environment.

Excellent communication and computer skills, SAP preferred.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task simultaneously is desirable, as well as take responsibility and accountability for duties and assignments.
Country: USA, State: New Jersey, City: Bergenfield, Company: Fresenius Medical Care - Corporate.