Job Description

The James Moore & Co. HR Solutions team is currently partnering with Command Medical Products to find a Buyer/Planner who will bring their expertise to the team. We are seeking candidates who are eager to join their mission and contribute to the next generation of life-saving devices.

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for planning, purchasing, and managing raw materials, components, supplies, and services to support manufacturing operations. This role provides day-to-day tactical execution and coordination across Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to ensure uninterrupted production, optimal inventory levels, supplier performance, logistics execution, and compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment.

At Command Medical Products, we are pioneers in the medical device industry, dedicated to improving lives with innovative and reliable solutions. Our dynamic team is passionate about designing and manufacturing high-quality medical products that make a real difference in patient care.

If you're ready to be a part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory and demand planning activities to maximize order fill rates and improve inventory turns.
• Adhere to purchasing requirements and stocking levels for low-volume, high-mix products.
• Source, qualify, and manage suppliers for new and / or existing products to achieve measurable cost savings.
• Use inventory data, purchase requisitions and MRP/ERP systems to determine material requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order status, adjust delivery schedules, obtain return authorizations
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, including purchase orders, approvals, and vendor / supplier documentation and reevaluations.
• Prepare periodic reports related to purchasing.
• Establish, monitor, and report supplier performance metrics and vendor scorecards.
• Support and participate in ongoing quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in meetings related to new product introductions, projects, supplier evaluations, and production planning.
• Manage inventory programs including Kanban to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing flow.
• Obtain weekly Kanban supply counts and place orders to maintain needed stock levels.
• Place all MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) purchases orders.
• Track all MRO purchases for both locations and provide regular status updates.
• Run monthly container shipment reports.
• Verify all raw material quantities required for container shipments.
• Create Inter-Branch Transfers (IBTs) for container shipments and distribute accordingly.
• Document and communicate raw material shortages, items not in-house, and required purchasing actions related to container loads.
• Complete and manage all container documentation and spreadsheets.
• Reconcile credit card expenses including receipt attachment and purchase order matching.
• Complete and manage credit applications for new suppliers or suppliers with repeated purchases.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 (three to five) years’ experience with procurement and MRP/ERP in a manufacturing environment (medical device experience preferred).
• Bachelor Degree, Purchasing/Supply Chain Certification or equivalent work experience required.
• Multiple commodities buying/sourcing experience preferred with strong negotiation skills.
• Prior experience in purchasing/inventory control a must with knowledge in an FDA regulated environment preferred.

Benefits of Joining Command Medical Products:

• Innovative Work: Be a part of a team bringing cutting-edge medical devices to the market.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development in a growing company.
• Competitive Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, bonuses, and more.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with top-tier professionals in a supportive and engaging environment.