Eastridge Workforce Solutions is hiring a Jr Buyerfor a medical technology company that specializes in ophthalmology. M-F, 8 am to 5 pm. For immediate consideration, apply today.

Job Description/Duties:

• Maintains a working knowledge and specific ERP/MRP system in the areas of material management and purchasing.
• Updates planning & purchasing parameters to ensure accurate information, including item master, supplier delivery dates, etc.
• Works with Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Engineering to coordinate & complete Engineering Change Orders (ECO), as needed.
• Works with suppliers to ensure material is delivered on time per schedule, reduces lead times, negotiates prices, and meets specifications and quality requirements.
• Supports Supplier Development to review and update data for supplier report cards metrics and supplier performance monitoring.
• Collaborates with internal customers to ensure purchasing requirements are understood as well as purchase requisitions.
• Collaborating with Accounts Payable and supplier(s) to resolve invoice and receiving discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years past experience as a Buyer in a line environment, i.e., Medical, F&B, Pharma.
• ERP/MRP experience required.
• Training to be completed per the training plan for this position as maintained in the document control system.
• QAD ERP, or ERP system experience is highly desirable.
• Training to be completed per the training plan for this position as maintained in the document control system
• The training requirements on TRN-10007 Insider Trading Policy, TRN-10008 Global Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, and TRN-10009 Code of Business Conducts and Ethics must be diligently completed within 30 days from the hiring date and on an annual basis.
• Past experience and/or training with APICS CPIM Supply Chain Management Certifications / Classes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Negotiation and analytical skills
• Sense of urgency, flexibility, and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to write routine reports, procedures, and correspondences, and to speak effectively before groups of customers, suppliers, and employees of organization.

Benefits: Click here to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees.From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment.Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

We value diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system, and applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (a copy of the notice of rights under the Philadelphia Ordinance is available by clicking on this link).

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