Buyer I

What you'll do in this role

In this role, you will perform standard work assignments while developing proficiency. You typically need a college degree or equivalent work experience, providing exposure to fundamental theories and concepts. Your role requires conceptual knowledge within Purchasing and involves applying general business knowledge. You will receive guidance and direction from others and be accountable for technical contributions to your team. You will seek to identify innovative approaches to solve standard problems, analyze information, and utilize standard practices to make informed judgments. Your work will impact your own tasks and contribute to the achievement of team goals and objectives. Additionally, you will exchange information, ask questions, and check for understanding to ensure effective communication.

• You will adhere to Integer's Values and all safety, environmental, security, and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
• You will analyze basic requirements to place, cancel, and/or reschedule purchase orders with approved suppliers.
• You will evaluate changes in demand, design, and supplier-driven factors to ensure appropriate supply to production.
• You will request and evaluate quotes from suppliers that meet cost, delivery, quality targets, and specifications.
• You will analyze, report, and forecast purchase price variance.
• Participate in the annual budget process for purchases and standard costing.
• Maintain material flow in the supply chain, assuring that priorities are clearly identified to import, receive, inspect, and release raw material.
• You will manage and forecast inventory levels to optimize raw material availability and working capital strategies.
• You collaborate with team members to understand and evaluate supplier capabilities and performance.
• Develop and support initiatives for cost reduction and savings opportunities.
• You will collaborate with Quality for the resolution and closure of corrective actions (CAPA), nonconforming material (NCMR), and return to vendor (RTV).
• You will initiate and coordinate the loading of new suppliers in the ERP system, as well as update changes to existing suppliers.
• You will collaborate with the Finance department to resolve issues of accounting, payment terms, AP holds, and resolution of payment to suppliers.
• You may perform other duties as needed and as directed by your leadership

How you will be measured

The specific measures listed below may be subject to change and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list:

• Safety is our highest priority; you will be an active supporter of the Integer Environmental, Health & Safety programs.
• Supply Chain – Achievement of site Supply Chain KPI's; PO without Promise Date, PO Status Approval, Past due PO's, AP Hold
• You will have defined Goals and Objectives specifying key projects and expected milestones to achieve.
• Innovation and ideation are critical aspects of your role, and you will be expected to generate continuous improvement suggestions and support the implementation of them.

What sets you apart

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field is desired; however, if you do not meet the education requirement, you may be considered with two years of relevant experience in purchasing.
• You will have strong PC literacy skills (eg Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ERP)
• While you will have regular support and guidance from more experienced buyers, supervisors or managers, you will demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other associates and cross-functional teams.
• You demonstrate a solid technical aptitude with the ability to be an effective contributor to a team or produce results of a technical nature as an individual.
• You demonstrate competencies in both written and oral communications.
• You maintain a calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing production environment.
• You possess a positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option.