Purchasing Agent

Job Description Responsible for all phases of the procurement process within ACC’s established procedures. This would include assurance of the supply of critical raw materials and operating supplies, effective negotiation of contracts for services, development of a reliable supplier base and ensure policies and procedures are compliant with existing quality standards. Provide a high quality of service and ethics. Maintain and monitor Supplier Qualifications.General ResponsibilitiesPlan & release purchase orders in support of the Production Plan. This would include raw materials, operation supplies and critical services.Generate / maintain detailed reports of purchasing requirements and purchase material status.Supply product availability information to Customer Service for purchased finished goods.Utilizing various planning data (Sales and Operation Planning (SOP), MRP/Reorder Point data), provide management with detailed analysis of material requirements as required.Assist R&D, Quality, Engineering and Marketing to source new materials and suppliers. Negotiate favorable terms and price reductions while maintaining ACC quality objectives.Ensure the purchasing function maintains compliance to all appropriate quality systems (ISO 13485 and FDA).Develop and update SOP’s to support the purchasing function.Knowledge And Skill RequirementsExcellent skills using MS Word & ExcelKnowledge of ERP planning systems and detailed MRP purchasing experience.Knowledge of the supply chain process and strong negotiation skills.Ability to source new materials and manage the competitive quote process.Ability to build effective relationships with internal customers and ACC supplier base.Effective working in a team environment.Education And ExperienceA minimum of a BS in a business discipline or equivalent combination of experience and/or education required.5 years technical purchasing experience, preferably in a medical device or pharmaceutical environment.APICS or C.P.M. certification preferred.Experience with cGMP and ISO-9001 or 13485 quality systems are preferred.General CompetenciesAdapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities.Communicates well (written and verbal), delivers presentations, has good listening skills.Perform tasks with a computer. Email, research, interaction with others via the internet. Creating and editing documents typically utilizing MSOffice; word documents, spreadsheets and create a slide presentation (PowerPoint). The level of proficiency is defined by the requirements of the position held.Honest, accountable, maintains confidentialityBuilds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, solicits feedback.Strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations.Physical RequirementsConstantly sit, occasionally stand, walk, constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel. Position might require some business travel - Smaller 5 %.Benefits401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insurance