Summary

Purchases supplies and materials at the optimum terms to meet Company goals, following all relevant SOPs. Utilizing the output of Company's ERP system, interprets demand and insures appropriate order coverage for all material under their responsibility. Identifies new and alternative sources of supply. Prepares RFQs and performs supplier surveillance. Manages sources of supply through regular contact which may include teleconference, site visits and/or periodic formal reviews. Maintains systems to ensure accurate data related to Purchasing. Assist management with all other supply issues as required.

Job description

Position Summary

Purchases supplies and materials at the optimum terms to meet Company goals, following all relevant SOPs. Utilizing the output of Company's ERP system, interprets demand and insures appropriate order coverage for all material under their responsibility. Identifies new and alternative sources of supply. Prepares RFQs and performs supplier surveillance. Manages sources of supply through regular contact which may include teleconference, site visits and/or periodic formal reviews. Maintains systems to ensure accurate data related to Purchasing. Assist management with all other supply issues as required.

Essential Functions

Works in conformance to relevant SOPs governing purchase order issue, modification, receipt and returns to vendor.
Ensures that all material requirements for assigned items are covered with Purchase Orders, Contracts or Supply Agreements with approved suppliers.
Periodically reviews relevant systems output to issue new purchase orders or revise existing orders for assigned items.
Performs all activities relating to the placing and revision of orders and maintains system, Company and quality records therein related.
Communicates with suppliers on all issues regarding price, quality or delivery requirements on a timely basis to minimize interruption in the supply chain.
Ensures all issues of supplier non-conformance are documented appropriately and that department management is made aware of any supplier related issue that could interrupt the supply chain or adversely affect Company financial performance.
Acts as principal interface with Accounts Payable and Inventory Control to resolve errors and delays in paying invoices.

Skills & Capabilities

Above average MS Office skills, particularly MS Excel and MS Word

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position

BS/BA degree, with minimum ten years of related experience or equivalent.
Thorough understanding of traditional planning systems as well as continuous replenishment systems such as Kanban, consignment inventory and vendor managed inventory.
Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to legal aspects of purchasing.

Requirements

BS/BA degree, with minimum ten years of related experience or equivalent
Thorough understanding of traditional planning systems as well as continuous replenishment systems such as Kanban, consignment inventory and vendor managed inventory
Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to legal aspects of purchasing
Above average MS Office skills, particularly MS Excel and MS Word

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k) Matching
Paid Vacation
Sick Leave
Performance-Based Bonus

Company overview

Werfen is a global leader in specialized diagnostics, founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain as a family-owned innovative company. The organization has established itself as a worldwide authority in five key clinical areas: Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant diagnostics. With headquarters in Barcelona and technology centers strategically located in the United States and Europe, Werfen operates directly in 30 countries and serves more than 100 territories through distributors. The company achieved remarkable financial performance with worldwide sales exceeding €2.2 billion in 2024, supported by a workforce of over 7,000 employees globally. Werfen's comprehensive portfolio includes advanced diagnostic systems, reagents, laboratory automation solutions, and point-of-care testing platforms that enable healthcare providers to deliver precise and timely patient care. Their innovative technologies span from blood gas analyzers with hemolysis detection capabilities to automated immunoassay systems and specialized diagnostic assays. As a vertically integrated diagnostics company, Werfen maintains complete control over research, development, manufacturing, and distribution, ensuring quality and reliability across their product lines while continuously advancing diagnostic science to address critical healthcare challenges worldwide.