Buyer

Position Title: Buyer

Department: Purchasing

Reports To: Purchasing Manager

Classification: Exempt

Workdays: Monday - Friday (This is an in-office position)

Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Join our team and have a successful growing career with Health Care Logistics

We have a casual and fun work environment with the necessary tools and resources to help you build success and grow within the company. HCL offers competitive compensation, including a base salary and incentive structure, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development with a tiered Account Manager progression model. If you are a driven individual with a passion for account management and building strong customer relationships, we would love to hear from you Excellent work life balance - never take work home with you

Primary Function

Primary responsible for negotiating and purchasing materials, supplies and equipment with vendors that have established contracts. Reduce/control costs to provide quality products/service and drive vendor performance.

• Obtains and analyzes bids in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Initiate and maintain all purchase orders, blankets, contracts, and other related purchasing documents including the maintenance of the computer database.
• Review acknowledgements for agreement with purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies with the supplier to the best possible advantage for the company.
• Follow-up and expedite orders as necessary to meet schedules.
• Provide leadership in driving cost reductions and cost control measures with proper documentation.
• Use appropriate processes and procedures to support production activities and Quality System standards.
• Maintain high ethical standards and be professional in all areas of the Purchasing function.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Business, or equivalent education or experience
• Minimum two (2) years experience in direct purchasing functions or equivalent work experience
• Good MRP/ERP experience. Experience with Epicor P21 preferred.
• Understanding of compliance regulations (GMP, FDA, DEA, Customs, USP, etc.).
• Understanding of patent process.
• Knowledge of inventory procedures and controls
• Ability to be a strong team player
• Good people, organization, and communication skills; both verbal and written

Benefits Program

Our benefits are incredible

We offer a benefits package that includes:

• 6 Paid Holidays
• Full time benefits 1st of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Medical Insurance: We offer two medical plan options with low deductibles. Save more on premiums by qualifying for wellness rates
• Dental Insurance
• Prescription Drug Program with low copays
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off - 7 vacation days and 8 personal days starting at your first full year of service (Prorated hours are given after 1st of the month after 60 days of employment)
• 401(k) Retirement including 4% company match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance available for you, your spouse, and your children
• Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurances
• Extensive Bereavement Leave Policy
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Rainy Day Savings Program