Buyer - Exactech : Job Details

BuyerDepartment: Supply ChainEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Gainesville, FLDescriptionThis position will be responsible for purchasing direct materials, controlling cost and profitability, controlling inventory levels, and driving on-time delivery. Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of procurement and related duties in the review, sourcing, negotiations, and receipt of goods.
• Research, select, approve, and manage appropriate suppliers for purchases. Continually strive to find suppliers that will provide high-quality, cost-effective products and services that are delivered on time. Develop alternative suppliers for key products based on risk assessment.
• Consistently review MRP and non-MRP supply purchasing requirements and place orders consistent with company goals.
• Validate and adjust purchasing plan based on planning and forecasting inputs.
• Identify and resolve any purchasing gaps to ensure best possible purchased supply.
• Set MRP parameters where appropriate.
• Follow up with suppliers to assure on-time delivery, taking expedite/de-expedite/cancel actions as appropriate. Communicate delivery dates with other Exactech personnel.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure purchased items stay within inventory targets.
• Evaluate suppliers monthly on delivery performance and provide supporting data for supplier performance rating and forecasts where appropriate.
• Develop mutually beneficial supplier partnerships, which may include site visits, weekly performance meetings and hosting supplier visits.
• Understand and follow all SOPs for the purchasing area.
• Generate and manage purchase orders and related data in QAD ERP system.
• Apply supply chain best practices and optimization techniques to improve business outcomes.
• Review, influence and facilitate supply contracts.
• Know and apply the Exactech Quality System and any appropriate Federal and International Standards
• Assist and support other employees, teams, and sales personnel as necessary.

Skills Knowledge and ExpertiseEducation:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with QAD or similar ERP system.
• Experience with MRP.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent Communication Skills (verbal & written).
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.