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MillenniumSoft Inc

Buyer/Planner (Need Medical Device Background) - Mid Level

MillenniumSoft Inc, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Position: Buyer/Planner (Need Medical Device Background) - Mid Level Location: San Diego, CA Duration: 6 Months Total Hours/week: 40 1st Shift Client: Medical Device Company Job Category: Procurement Group Level Of Experience: Mid-Level Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only) Overview

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MillenniumSoft Inc Responsibilities

Responsible for identifying and procuring goods and services at a fair and reasonable price to ensure business continuity for the production lines and manage optimal inventory levels. Solicit quotes, issue annual contracts based on forecast, review requisitions and release POs for the entire life cycle of the Products. Coordinate logistics and ensure JIT delivery. Negotiate effectively with Suppliers to avoid Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and partner with Sourcing when a potential PPV is greater $5k. Keep the Production Lines running using Kanban Program. Work with stakeholders and peers (Sourcing, Quality, Material Coordinators, Planning, Transportation, Engineers, Finance) to ensure requests are fulfilled. Improve supplier relationships and performance (service, on-time delivery, quality, reconciliation of invoices, POs and documentation). Lead and participate in continuous improvement/Kaizen events to improve Purchasing productivity and reduce pain points. Experience Required

5 years Skills Required

Work effectively with all types of personalities and provide excellent customer service to Suppliers and Stakeholders Understanding of the Supply Chain, and ability to use critical thinking and decision-making skills to optimize the flow of materials and know when to ship by air, rail, sea or ground transportation Comprehension of part and change order specification requirements Follow a set of procedures and processes (ability to follow standard work instructions and flex with the business changes) Experience working with and communicating effectively with Suppliers and Stakeholders Understanding of accounting principles and practices to best manage inventory, open POs, prevent PPV, reconciliation issues, and scrap, and pay Suppliers accurately and on-time. Excellent communication skills (listening, presentation, interpersonal, written) with leaders, managers, stakeholders, peers and suppliers MRP and SAP experience to plan and place POs to support the Production lines MS Office (Excel required) Ability to work on computers, facilitate conference and phone calls Project Management experience Attributes Required

Understanding of Kaizens: Six Sigma and Lean, Kanban and end-to-end Supply Chain Work with the utmost integrity and build positive relationships Ability to lead and take initiative Ability to work independently and also as a team player Attention to detail and organizational skills Dependable, accountable and responsible Have a sense of urgency and take initiative Continuous improvement and problem-solving know-how Education

Bachelor’s degree MBA preferred Six Sigma or Lean certification APICS, CPIM certification Nice To Have

Ultriva experience SharePoint experience Skype experience Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries

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