Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at Life Science Outsourcing, Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the procurement of raw materials, scheduling, and expediting to meet production schedule and internal customer order requirements.

• Work closely with Planning to perform and coordinate the procurement of raw materials for complex product lines to meet master schedule and customer order requirements across sites.
• Serve as the key point-of-contact with suppliers to communicate forecast, capacity, and supply needs.
• Process purchase orders while negotiating cost reductions for multiple sites to reach cost-saving goals.
• Implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures while successfully managing risks.
• Resolve quality, pricing, and delivery issues with suppliers.
• Support new product development by coordinating supplier input during the development period and leading negotiations for desired results.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data to make decisions that may impact production, staff, or processes.
• Identify and implement cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Establish and maintain positive supplier relations and partnerships.
• Develop procurement metrics and tracking reports.
• Manage large projects and critical tasks progress.
• Accept the responsibility of a leader role in improving processes.
• Prioritize own assignments while focusing on key tasks despite limited time and resources.
• Work under minimal supervision while assisting less experienced peers.

• Bachelor's degree in a related area.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience.
• Experience using Deacom or related MRP system.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP Systems, BOM, and planning skills.
• Tactical experience with lean principles and supply chain management, including material flow and delivery applications.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of manufacturing, purchasing, scheduling, and planning best practices and procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiating skills.
• Experience with developing and implementing procurement policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build and enhance solid working relationships that promote collaboration and cooperation with all levels of the company and suppliers.
• Ability to think independently in a constantly changing production environment.
• Sound judgment and exceptional time management skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access, Teams, and Outlook.

Desired qualifications include knowledge of medical device ISO13485, medical device manufacturing experience, and APICS or CPIM Certification(s).