Medical Device Buyer

(Description)

One of the global medical device company located in Bothell, WA is currently hiring for a Buyer. In this role, you will perform a variety of purchasing assignments to ensure the company achieve the corporate goals relating to raw inventory availability, supplier costs, on-time delivery and quality.

Pay: $35/hr. – $42/hr. (depending on relevant manufacturing experience, relevant job title, tenure…etc.)

Schedule: Standard Morning Shift – Monday – Friday

Location: Bothell, WA (100% onsite)

Contract Duration: 6 Months To Start with High Possibility of Converting to FTE

(Primary Responsibilities)

• Place purchase orders for direct & indirect materials while ensuring supplier commitments are met

• Manage assigned inventory within predefined Min/Max levels and countermeasure as needed

• Negotiates with suppliers to mitigate potential delivery issues before escalating to leadership

• Analyze supplier responses and make recommendations to business when there are constraints

• Closely monitor supplier OTD and escalate as needed

• Escalate EOL/LTB decisions and associated supplier negotiations (e.g. pricing, lead-time)

• Collaborate with A/P team members to promptly reconcile PO/invoice discrepancies

• Work with MRB team to process RTV’s in a timely fashion

• Respond to and update ECR’s and ECO’s as needed

• Work with Suppliers and employees to return non-conforming material to suppliers (RMA Returns)

• Identify potential supply chain risks and offer creative solutions

• Participate in Supplier Business Review meetings as needed

(Qualification Requirements)

3 years of relevant purchasing / supply chain experience.

Must be comfortable working 100% onsite in Bothell, WA

Experience and comfortability negotiating with suppliers.

Must have ERP & MRP proficiency (indicated on resume).

Experience purchasing direct materials as well as indirect materials.

Comfortability submitting to a Drug Test upon onboarding which screens for THC

Compensation is tied to the Colorado and Washington markets for jobs performed in Colorado and Washington. Other locations may be subject to variances based on location-related factors.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

· Medical, dental & vision

· 401(k)/Roth

· Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

· Short and long-term disability

· Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

· Transportation benefits

· Employee Assistance Program

· Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.