Job Description
As a Senior Buyer-Planner at Penumbra, you will perform routine and complex supplier management activities, including the planning and procurement of production and non-production materials.
Procure raw and sub-contract materials and coordinate delivery schedules with suppliers to meet production schedules Assist in the selection, monitoring and evaluation of suppliers based on quality, reliability and cost Communicate with suppliers to ensure that performance and timeline expectations are met, and to maintain optimal business relationships, Work with engineers to establish a second source on single source materials Monitor inventory and demand to minimize impacts of carrying excess, obsolete and/or expired materials. Maintain internal systems to ensure compliance with company’s quality standards and regulatory requirements Review and resolve nonconformances Resolve invoice, packing slip and certificate of compliance issues Set up ordering system for supply items Review and approve engineering change orders Participate on new product development teams. Develop QAD MRP as the primary tool used for materials procurement and production scheduling Participate in supplier audits Maintain a supplier rating system Skill set We require a Bachelor’s degree and five to eight years of purchasing/planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong preference for experience in the medical device or a related industry. You will also need a high level of proficiency in Word, Excel, and Power Point, and in an MRP system. Certification in APICS and/or QAD preferred. |
Job Application Accepted Via Email: deborah.bain@penumbrainc.com
