Purchasing Expeditor

Position SummaryThe Purchasing Expediter is responsible for supporting materials planning, purchasing, and inventory management activities to ensure the timely availability of goods and services critical to operations. The position plays an active role in inventory optimization, supply and demand monitoring, part number assignment, compliance documentation, and reporting. The Purchasing Expediter is expected to maintain strong attention to detail, uphold quality and documentation standards, pursue ongoing professional development, complete all required training, and consistently demonstrate SSM values and behaviors.Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and, in the event of problems, trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goodsMaintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventoriesMaintain inventory levels properly taking into account inventory investment, purchasing efficiencies, QC test requirements and risk of obsolescencePurchase supplies and materials according to specificationsPrepare purchase orders and review requisitions for goods and servicesAssisting logistics with count reconciliations/ transactionsExpedite purchase orders with vendors as neededWork with QC, Project Management, Process Engineering and Sales to determine the need for and assigning part numbersPrimary MSLR creation/ COA obtainmentProvide materials planning and ad hoc reports to respond to client and management needsMonitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures marketsPlay an active role in establishing and updating the production schedule on a weekly basisStudy sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to suppliesConfer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective actionScanning pack slips, filing POsAttend and complete all mandatory trainingMaintain continued education and proficiency in field through education, literature and seminarsDemonstrate SSM values and behaviors at all timesOther duties as assigned Regulatory Responsibilities Conduct business in a responsible manner that complies with all state, FDA, OSHA and cGMP regulations, or otherwise as applicableMaintain records in compliance with state and federal requirements Supervisory ResponsibilitiesN/A ExperienceMinimum of one (1) years relevant experience EducationBachelor's Degree Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesExcellent computer skillsAdvanced Excel skills/ spreadsheet softwareExperience with MRP/ERP (Enterprise resource planning) SAP softwareStrong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlinesFamiliarity with GMP requirements a strong plusWell-organizedAbility to maintain attention to detail while executing multiple tasksAbility to manage timelines to meet department goalsMaintain control and confidentiality of documents and informationAbility to work independentlyAbility to communicate in a professional manner and work in a fast-paced environmentExhibit willingness for professional development Physical RequirementsAbility to be stationary for periods of timeTravel between work locations including use of stairsAbility to use standard office equipment (computer, phone, copier) with or without reasonable accommodation