Purchasing Specialist (Mia)

Universal Marine Medical Miami , FL 33172

Posted 3 weeks ago

Reporting to the US Procurement Manager, this role is responsible for the procurement supply continuity and the deployment of regional sourcing strategies for their assigned purchasing area. The Purchasing/Procurement Specialist is a member of the Procurement Team. This position will, along with other team members in the department, ensure the best sourcing for all products procured based on cost, quality, and delivery - overall value to the organization.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITES

  • Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans.
  • Responsible for purchasing a wide range of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Researching/sourcing products and processing requisitions/requests for quotations.
  • Forecast inventory needs and maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Responsible for follow-up of all issued purchase orders to ensure appropriate delivery dates/times/locations.
  • Maintain and review databases and records of items purchased; cost, delivery, product performance, description and inventory levels.
  • Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods and unacceptable quality/quantity.
  • Proactively inform internal customers of any potential delays that may impact the client.
  • Maintain current pricing and ordering information in system; update as needed
  • Review requirements and purchase products at the most favorable price and highest quality, consistent with specification and other factors.
  • Properly code all purchase orders per instructions from Finance
  • Assist internal customers in determining product, item numbers, locations, source, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 3 years marine or pharma industry purchasing procurement preferred.
  • Previous experience in SAP preferred
  • Learn/work in multiple systems/tools such as SAP, Databases, Microsoft Office, MS Project, etc.
  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiating skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Flexibility/adaptability to changing priorities, multiple internal customers
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work with internal and external customers
  • Ability to bring teams together to resolve issues and achieve targets and goals
  • Knowledge of strategic sourcing and procurement work processes and solutions
  • Sense of ownership and urgency

Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Salary:
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time-off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Miami, FL 33172: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Purchasing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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