Job Description

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech industries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in designing, developing, and producing medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-generation solutions for vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets.

At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to Biomerics' values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team. There is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance our employees' lives and the lives of the patients who depend on our products.

At Biomerics, we believe in integrity, partnership, empowerment & accountability, trust, agility, teamwork, and excellence, and we care. Our team-oriented, customer-focused corporate culture places a premium on building strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships with customers and our team members.

This position will be responsible for procuring materials, services, equipment, and supplies used in the manufacturing of medical devices. Additionally, the Buyer/Planner will plan, coordinate, and schedule builds and assist with the inventory control of material categories assigned. The Buyer/Planner will manage the relationship with assigned suppliers to achieve company business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes MRP and/or other inventory planning system requirements to ensure accuracy and integrity, determines future needs, and decides minimum/maximum and economic order quantity. Maintains MRP data and assists in the implementation of MRP process improvements.
• Prepares requests for proposals, solicits quotations, evaluates bids, negotiates prices, and negotiates terms with suppliers in support of company P&L objectives.
• Review requisitions, quotes, drawings/specifications, and place purchase orders from approved requisitions.
• Plan, monitor, and direct the purchase of materials required to manufacture and ship finished goods.
• Purchase and manage raw materials to support manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinates subcontracted materials and services.
• Tracks and monitors purchase orders, keeping informed of any problems/delays, and communicating any impacts/constraints.
• Expedites/Defers materials to make sure the product is available according to the build schedule.
• Plan the production schedule and monitor work-in-process to ensure customer delivery requirements are met.
• Release work orders.
• Collaborates with suppliers to support business initiatives and monitors supplier performance.
• Participant in cross-functional team for supplier approval requests, ASL set-up, and ongoing management.
• Works closely with Tech Transfer during product transfers to production, partners with Engineering on Document Change Requests (DCR), part number assignment, material obsolescence, and end-of-life plan for purchased materials, and prepares customer quotes.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and manages inventory of finished goods and purchased materials.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience required.
• Professional certifications through APICS, ISM, and/or CSCMP are preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of related business or manufacturing experience is required. Of which at least one year is Purchasing, Planning and Inventory Control, or Master Scheduling experience.
• Proficient knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, preferably NetSuite.
• Knowledgeable and experience working with an ISO 13485 Quality Management System.
• Proficiency with data analytics (databases, MS Excel, and presentations) and MS Office.

Biomerics offers the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation Days, 9 Paid Holidays, 401k, Onsite Fitness Facility.

Please, No Recruitment Agency calls or emails (we are not using recruitment services for this or any other role posted).

The salary estimates are estimates from this job board and not a guarantee from Biomerics salary range.

Biomerics does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Biomerics approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Biomerics by search/recruiting agencies not already on Biomerics approved agency list shall become the property of Biomerics. If Biomerics subsequently hires the candidate, Biomerics shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.