Reporting to the US Procurement Manager, this role is responsible for the procurement supply continuity and the deployment of regional sourcing strategies for their assigned purchasing area. The Purchasing/Procurement Specialist is a member of the Procurement Team. This position will, along with other team members in the department, ensure the best sourcing for all products procured based on cost, quality, and delivery - overall value to the organization.
Requirements
RESPONSIBILITES
Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans
Responsible for purchasing a wide range of medical and pharmaceutical supplies
Researching/sourcing products and processing requisitions/requests for quotations
Forecast inventory needs and maintain accurate inventory levels
Responsible for follow-up of all issued purchase orders to ensure appropriate delivery dates/times/locations
Maintain and review databases and records of items purchased; cost, delivery, product performance, description and inventory levels
Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods and unacceptable quality/quantity
Proactively inform internal customers of any potential delays that may impact the client
Maintain current pricing and ordering information in system; update as needed
Review requirements and purchase products at the most favorable price and highest quality, consistent with specification and other factors
Properly code all purchase orders per instructions from Finance