Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Buyer is responsible for all material planning and procurement of assigned purchased materials so that customer requirements are satisfactorily fulfilled per the master production schedule, at the lowest possible business cost. Maintains appropriate inventory levels of purchased items. Manages cost reduction projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure availability of parts so that work orders can be released as scheduled without part shortages to manufacturing and repair. Determine and fix root cause of part shortages to avoid recurrence
• Review and adjust stocking levels, lead times and order quantities as needed to meet business targets to avoid shortages and manage inventory levels
• Responsible for reviewing and acting upon planned release signals and exception messages from MRP and Kanban systems
• Create, place, confirm and close purchase orders with approved suppliers
• Negotiate best pricing and lead times with suppliers
• Monitor performance for assigned suppliers and take action when required to improve performance for On Time Delivery; Supplier Right First Time (Quality); and Shortage Reduction
• Take proactive initiative to resolve problems involving materials, planning, manufacturing and supply chain. Drive innovation and process improvements on a continual basis
• Ensure compliance to quality system requirements
• Manage cost reduction projects
• Execute change orders to implement Procurement-led product and supply chain changes and to support business needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor Degree in Science, Business or Communication
• 2 years’ experience in the procurement of electronics or plastic injection molded components

Preferred

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain or Business
• 3+ years’ experience in the procurement of electronics or plastic injection molded components
• Experience in the medical device or other highly regulated industry (aerospace or automotive)

Skills and Abilities

Required

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP software
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written
• Optimistic outlook, team oriented attitude
• Self-starter: Ability to understand what needs to be accomplished and prioritize the tasks required for successful completion

Preferred

• Working knowledge of Dynamics GP

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Quality Electrodynamics (QED), located in Mayfield Village, OH, is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced medical equipment electronics. Current products include cutting edge MRI radiofrequency (RF) antennas/coils for diagnostic imaging at the full range of magnetic field strengths. Most of these are FDA Class II noninvasive devices used for obtaining diagnostic images for various human anatomies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mayfield, OH 44143: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• If hired, can you present proof of your legal right to work in the United States?
• Have you been convicted of a criminal offense?

Note: Do not include convictions that have been annulled, erased, expunged, vacated, set aside, sealed by a court, or referred to a diversion program.
If yes, please explain:

• Do you now, or in the future require Visa sponsorship to continue working in the united states?

Work Location: In person

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