Supply Chain Specialist

SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Logistics department for a Supply Chain Specialist at our Devens, MA location.

Responsible for the procurement of all direct and indirect materials used in production. Position involves negotiation, planning & execution of the purchasing function to insure suppliers meet quality, cost & service requirements. This is a key position in ensuring that SMC Ltd. meets the delivery commitments to our customers and attain the cost targets of the company. The Purchasing Agent shall uphold the highest degree of integrity during the conduct of all business activity.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Manage all material purchases & inventory to meet business objectives Ensure support inventories (janitorial, cleaning) as assigned are maintained Develop & maintain supplier relationships Comply with SOP 741, 742, 743, 755 Ensure material is available to meet production target dates Communicate standard lead time & delivery information to planning to avoid expedited shipments to meet customer requirements Negotiate pricing & stocking agreements Pricing agreements designed to achieve most favorable pricing Stocking agreements design to include supplier stock holds to support 1 day delivery Note: Formal agreements need approval of company management Maintain company ERP system to reflect supplier market changes and supplier information Approval and evaluation status, initial & monthly Supplier address, terms or contact information in coordination with corporate database support Price and tier changes Issue Purchase Orders (PO) as required & maintain PO delivery information Manage interplant logistics, material & process flow Manage inventories to inventory turn targets Actively manage and disposition aging or obsolete materials Negotiate for sale regrind or other obsolete materials Maintain Customer Supplied materials & Outsourced materials Participate in Engineering Change Notification (ECN) process Insure compliance with print specifications Insure materials planned for obsolescence are communicated to CSV & management as needed Promptly communicate with suppliers regarding quality & delivery issues, follow up until resolved Research potential suppliers as needed, evaluating supplier, price, terms & shipping Support engineering on initial and alternative sourcing; i.e. colors, compounds and offsets Develop & maintain warehouse management understanding to assist in the absence of the warehouse supervisor Support capital projects as required Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment Business degree preferred. Able to read prints Proficient with spreadsheets (MS Excel) MRP/ERP Familiarity Ability to offer solutions to problem resolution Must be extremely dependable and efficient, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong team player and self-motivated Computer proficiency, extreme attention to detail Ability to read, write and communicate in English High School Diploma or equivalent required.

ADA Requirements

Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards Travel by air or car occasionally

At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US

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