Jt493 - Sr Associate Buyer

QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.

Responsibilities:        

• Source possible suppliers and contractors for goods and services. Negotiate, place and expedite MRO orders with suppliers.
• Receives, evaluates and processes the purchase requisitions for contract services, capital equipment, RO's and inventory material, following established company policies and procedures. Generate purchase contracts and blanket orders.
• Maintain Purchasing's record database (JDE System) integrity.
• Assist in design and implementation of new systems (i.e. New JDE Release, Corporate Purchasing Card Implementation, Minority Supplier Program, EDI, Electronic Requisitioning, etc.)
• Perform special projects to identify cost opportunities and savings.
• Participative Role in the design/implementation and monitoring of the supplier partnership programs.
• Interact with Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering to develop specifications for new equipment/goods.
• Maintain purchasing documentation to cGMP standards.
• Serve as backup for the MRO Category Manager, whenever necessary.
• Assist in conducting supplier audits and visits and provide inputs to audit team Perform periodic audits of Purchasing's contracts and records.
• Resolve discrepancies that arise from purchase orders, impacting areas such as Receiving and Finance.
• Monitor and coordinate returns of goods.
• Expediting of Purchase Orders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree 
• 1 years of directly related work experience 
• Experience in management of Requisitions PO conversion per SAP Report.
• Experience in Raw Materials Planning
• Experience in Rapid Response (nice to have)
• SAP experience
• Manage supplier communication and escalation regarding: PO delivery postponement, past due / missed orders, PO quantity discrepancies, closing balances, missing documents COA / packing list.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience participating in projects.
• Knowledge in Smartsheet and any other reporting for metrics.
• Available for administrative shift 

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.