Procurement Agent II at 100 Merit Medical Systems, Inc. — South Jordan, UT

Why Merit?

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This position procures over 20% of the total dollars needed to support production and assembly departments. Resolves routine purchasing issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

• Determines production requirements and dock dates by running shortage reports and communicating with production planners.
• Obtains appropriate signature levels for purchase orders; prepares the order through the ERP/MRP/EPO system.
• Expedites materials from suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Works with the Quality Assurance and Engineering departments to verify the accuracy of Non-Conforming Material Reports before returning materials to suppliers.
• Obtains corrective action reports from suppliers to ensure that quality problems are resolved in a timely manner.
• Supports the Engineering and Manufacturing departments on new product requirements to ensure that program deadlines are met.
• Attends scheduled production planning and engineering meetings.
• Provides monthly purchasing reports.
• Supports production teams, as required.
• Reviews supplier contracts and ensures Suppliers are meeting the negotiated service levels and agreed pricing.
• Evaluates vendor price increases. Works with management in obtaining new negotiated pricing and service levels.
• Meets with suppliers and manufacturers' representatives to obtain information concerning pricing, quality, availability and delivery of parts.
• Evaluates Engineering Change Notices for cost or delivery impacts and to coordinate implementation of changes with suppliers.
• Assists with supplier selection and set up.
• Performs other tasks, as required.

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Vision
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a related Bachelor's Degree.
• A minimum of two years of purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate well with vendors.
• Excellent knowledge of business mathematics.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

COMPETENCIES

• Computer skills
• Contract/agreement review
• Reports
• Material order delivery
• Product pricing/quality/availability/delivery
• Supplier management

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
• Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
• 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
• 401K | Health Savings Account