If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your skills and knowledge our client has an opportunity for a Procurement Analyst I.

In this role you will:

• Placing new or expediting existing orders


• Responsible for purchasing rapid testing components and operational supplies


• Resolve invoicing and accounting issues as they arise, working directly w/ Buyers and Accounts Payable


• Notify suppliers of change in order revisions, forecast or any deviations to ensure they are producing to the most up to date drawings, demand and certificates


• Request documentation or order status updates from suppliers in accordance with our supplier approval process including, new supplier forms, business continuity plans, and other information as needed


• Ensure that the supplier documentation collected is saved in the proper locations per outlined work instructions


• Work directly with select vendors ensuring their items are available for production and customers


• Ensure approved supplier part database is maintain in Oracle


• Ensure material availability for the production and service of medical diagnostic instruments for our customers in hospital and laboratory environments supporting patient health

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the purchasing of components supporting production across multiple value streams


• Manages the purchasing of expense materials and service suppliers to support production


• Manages material procurement activities from external and internal entity suppliers, scheduling, ordering, and expediting for material needs


• Works closely with Material Control, Planning, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Shipping/Receiving functions to track and report status and define priorities to meet production schedules


• Assist in managing part shortages and expedites when necessary


• Assist in completing scrap forms as a result of Excess and Obsolete material reviews


• Expedite past due purchase orders with suppliers


• Ensure all FDA, ISO and related regulatory requirements are consistently met


• Follows material procurement and supplier management policies & procedures through SOP work instructions for supply chain


• Employ procurement automation and standardized buying processes across value streams using tools such as Kanban w/ blanket orders and auto-releases based on other trigger mechanisms


• Identify and resolve any issues that delay material deliveries


• Attend, contribute and represent the Procurement Group at regularly scheduled project meetings and other supply and demand planning meetings


• Provide support to tactical buyers


• Special projects as assigned

Salary: $24 - $26 / hr DOE (contract)

Schedule: 40hrs, FT, M-F, 8am – 430pm

Location:  “onsite” at clients location in Hialeah, FL

Benefits: Health Insurance available – Medical / Dental / Vision

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain w/ 0-2 years of previous working experience - Required!


• Skills to be successful -strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal leadership skills in a high-volume work environment, ability to work independently and in a team environment


• Previous practical working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems: PRMS and Oracle working knowledge – Preferred!


• Basic Microsoft skills, ERP (Oracle/SAP) experience in procuring perishable or background in the medical industry


• Proficient computer skills - MS Office -Excel, Outlook w/ the ability to learn new programs as needed


• Knowledge of how to effectively operate in a regulated procurement environment (FDA, GMED, NCIS etc.)


• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented, goal focused environment


• US citizenship or existing eligibility to work in the United States - Required!

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