Senior Buyer

Merrimack Manufacturing LLC is recruiting for a

Senior Buyer

to support our team by taking responsibility for Procurement and Sourcing activities for the Merrimack Manufacturing facility.Responsibilities:

Assist Senior Supply Chain management in creating a best-in-class Procurement and Sourcing organization through:the creation of a proper Commodity Classification system for purchased parts, to aid in the sourcing of quoting of all materialsthe creation of a thorough Supplier Management system, to aid in the development of quality-focused, responsive suppliers on the Approved Supplier Listthe refinement of a systemic quoting process (RFQ) to be used for all products that supports company objectives, to including PPV and year over year cost objectivesthe enhancement of the order management process, to improve efficiencies from order placement through invoicingthe introduction of supplier agreements and MOU’s for critical parts and suppliersCollaborate with Planning as well as the Manufacturing, Engineering, and Project teams to support ongoing monthly demand in terms of material needsFacilitate procurement and change order management, to include:Creating and releasing purchase orders via MRPAssessing impact of proposed and implemented changesMaintaining supplier deliverySupporting weekly shortage and status reviews with current updatesHandling of expedite requestsManage ERP purchasing parameters to ensure accurate and value added MRP signals, to include integrity and accuracy of all Purchased components throughout the product lifecycleAssist in the development and implementation of new products and product transitionsSupport inventory management tools and techniques to best address business needs (e.g. Kanban, Min-Max, Re-order Point, etc.)Participate on MRB teams to disposition non-conforming material, manage replacements, and monitor performance as neededFollow up to ensure the timely disposition of slow moving, obsolete, damaged and other unusable materials in accordance with Company policies and procedures as needed.Support annual and ad-hoc physical inventory, cycle counts, and re-valuationsEnsure consistent and timely communication with all stakeholders so that they are informed of material status and are able to effectively support the needs of all projectsSupport the organization by assisting with the sourcing of MRO materials and supplies, as well as the placement and management of MRO requisitions and ordersManage the Return to Vendor process (RTV) with Supplier QualityWork with the finance team to resolve any outstanding issues or concerns regarding supplier invoices or creditsEstimated 25% travel, reviewing of capability-capacity evaluations and supplier assessments. Most travel is domestic within North America with some infrequent travel overseas required.Perform other duties as assignedRequirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or technical disciplineAPICS/ISM Certification a plusExperience:

5-7 years of experience as a Buyer or Commodity Specialist requiredFamiliarity with Commodity sourcing strategiesAbility to understand and manage cost analysis and drive cost savings with suppliersRegulated industry experience preferred, medical industry a plus.Experience with ERP systems (Exact MAX preferred)Microsoft Office proficiency, especially ExcelExperience with new product development/introductionExperience with Sourcing/quoting (RFQ)/supply agreementsExperience with PO and Supplier managementGreat oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teamsStrong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail

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