Senior Buyer

The Senior Buyer supports the strategic and tactical procurement of goods and services for Viant Medical and will be involved in management of key suppliers and supply relationships, supports implementation of Viant global supply programs, and will support the continuous development of Procurement processes.  

The Senior Buyer  role may be customer facing and can work in cooperation with our customers on complex supplier programs, including price and supply negotiations.  Clear communication will be a hallmark of the Senior Buyer role both to suppliers, Viant team members, and Customers. 

This role is intended to provide remote support to our Chicopee, MA and Westfield, PA sites

Job Responsibilities:

• Place Purchase Orders (PO) based on MRP system alerts.
• Confirm Purchase Orders (PO) with supplier and update ship dates in system.
• Work with Logistics Specialist getting necessary documents from suppliers to include cargos in weekly shipments.
• Generate purchasing reports.
• Maintain constant communication with internal and external stakeholders in regards to customer satisfaction. 
• Take actions on duties outlined under her/his responsibility when applicable.
• Interact with all Departments to communicate shortages material appropriately.
• Monitor and maintain purchasing parameters for procured items.
• Timely reporting of key metrics.
• Coordinate with planning area the availability of raw materials to meet the established production levels.
• Identify and participate in Purchasing Price Variances (PPV) opportunities
• Participate on project teams if required.  
• Support product launch manager on management activities as required.
• Monitor Inventory levels. Identify gaps and drive solutions, including metrics for production performance according to the requested production plan.
• Track Suppliers performance.  Identify gaps and drive solutions with Supplier and Viant Supplier Quality representative. 
• Develop inventory targets and manage Purchase Orders to achieve target inventory levels.
• Participate in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Provide technical training and support to categories 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Lead multi-functional teams with personnel from different departments.
• Identify and participate in the resolution of issues by employing strong analytical and planning skills.
• Good understanding of requirements in ERP system to maintain a high level of effectiveness in a changing environment.
• Review departmental process on a continuous basis to ensure that department, company and customer objectives are being met.
• Implement opportunities for improvement to the ERP system and processes for integrated system solutions that support the supply chain stakeholders.
• Active participation in Inventory strategy definition to achieve Inventory turns goal.
• Participate and generate VIP initiatives.
• Perform other duties, tasks, or projects at the direction of immediate supervisor. 

Job Requirements: 

• Bilingual English/Spanish – Advanced English level (written and spoken).
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or International Trades.
• Knowledge on ERP systems.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Methodology (green / black belt certification) and or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing and manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of experience within the medical device manufacturing or pharmaceutical fields, or any other highly regulated industry (i.e. food, aerospace, etc.).

Skills / Competencies: 

• Self-motivated.
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Must be able to quickly and independently make decisions.
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Adaptability and customer service oriented.
• Analytical thinking, able to take business decisions accurately with minimum supervision.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers regarding price and delivery priorities
• Effective presentation skills.
• Good understanding of ERP system logic and settings and ability to leverage ERP to support desired procurement model
• Able to identify and troubleshoot basic system issues
• Expert with Microsoft Office Applications (EXCEL, OUTLOOK, TEAMS,  WORD, POWERPOINT)
• Understands all procurement BI dashboards (PO, SCRM, Supplier Scorecard, Financial Scorecard)