Buyer

Description: Job Summary: The Buyer/Purchaser is responsible for effectively collaborating with US-based suppliers, closely coordinating with the supply chain team. This role reports to the Manager of Supplier Relationships. Key Responsibility Areas (KRA):

• Supplier Relationship Management:
• Strengthen existing relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Identify and develop new supplier/provider relationships.
• Take ownership of the supply chain process.
• Strategic Sourcing and Optimization:
• Optimize sourcing strategies by:
  

 Lowering costs.  Improving lead times.  Negotiating favorable terms and conditions.  Ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.

• Collaborate with suppliers on long-term Indefinite Delivery and Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) based strategic agreements/contracts.
• Implement Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) procurement and eliminate Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ).
• Integrate tactical measures into sourcing and procurement activities.
• Contract Management:
• Manage purchase contracts.
• Work with legal counsels to review and ratify agreements before finalizing.
• Logistics and Warehousing:
• Oversee associated logistics and warehousing activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with other stakeholder functions within the company, including pre-sales, planning, program management, engineering, quality, and finance & accounts.
• Data Management and Compliance:
• Maintain accurate material-related data in QuickBooks for financial statements and statutory compliance.
• Adhere to certified processes and procedures.
• Keep clean audit records.
• Reporting:
• Provide Management Information System (MIS) reports and other relevant data to key stakeholders.
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Effective communication via phone and email, excellent customer service, and strong negotiation skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to execute tactical plans.
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines and willing to work overtime.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Familiarity with Materials Management Information Systems (MMIS).
• Collaborative team player with quick turnaround capabilities.
• Practical understanding of Supply Chain Management principles.
• Effective interpersonal communication with various stakeholders.
• Broad knowledge of medical and surgical products.
  

Experience Level: Intermediate Level About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, 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 for other accommodation options.