Position Summary

The Purchasing Expediter is responsible for supporting materials planning, purchasing, and inventory management activities to ensure the timely availability of goods and services critical to operations. The position plays an active role in inventory optimization, supply and demand monitoring, part number assignment, compliance documentation, and reporting. The Purchasing Expediter is expected to maintain strong attention to detail, uphold quality and documentation standards, pursue ongoing professional development, complete all required training, and consistently demonstrate SSM values and behaviors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and, in the event of problems, trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods
• Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories
• Maintain inventory levels properly taking into account inventory investment, purchasing efficiencies, QC test requirements and risk of obsolescence
• Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications
• Prepare purchase orders and review requisitions for goods and services
• Assisting logistics with count reconciliations/ transactions
• Expedite purchase orders with vendors as needed
• Work with QC, Project Management, Process Engineering and Sales to determine the need for and assigning part numbers
• Primary MSLR creation/ COA obtainment
• Provide materials planning and ad hoc reports to respond to client and management needs
• Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets
• Play an active role in establishing and updating the production schedule on a weekly basis
• Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
• Scanning pack slips, filing POs
• Attend and complete all mandatory training
• Maintain continued education and proficiency in field through education, literature and seminars
• Demonstrate SSM values and behaviors at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Regulatory Responsibilities 

• Conduct business in a responsible manner that complies with all state, FDA, OSHA and cGMP regulations, or otherwise as applicable
• Maintain records in compliance with state and federal requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) years relevant experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent computer skills 
• Advanced Excel skills/ spreadsheet software
• Experience with MRP/ERP (Enterprise resource planning) SAP software
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Familiarity with GMP requirements a strong plus 
• Well-organized 
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while executing multiple tasks
• Ability to manage timelines to meet department goals
• Maintain control and confidentiality of documents and information
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and work in a fast-paced environment
• Exhibit willingness for professional development

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to be stationary for periods of time
• Travel between work locations including use of stairs
• Ability to use standard office equipment (computer, phone, copier) with or without reasonable accommodation