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Sartorius Stedim Filters Inc Purchasing Specialist in Yauco, Puerto Rico
As the Purchasing Specialist you will be ensuring the requests for material, supplies or services are complied, ordered and arrives on time to meet the expectations of the requestor. You will need to have good communication that is prompt and professional. You will be a liaison between the material planning department and other internal departments and the supplier.
The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that the materials required for production are available when needed
Main Responsibilities & Tasks:
Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure that materials are available for production without overstocking.
Analyze production schedules and forecasts to determine material requirements.
Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials. This includes negotiating terms, managing relationships, and resolving any issues that arise.
Place orders for materials and track their progress to ensure timely delivery.
Monitor and control costs associated with materials procurement and inventory management.
Work with other departments, such as production, purchasing, and logistics, to ensure smooth operations.
Address any issues related to material shortages, delays, or quality problems.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs related to materials planning and procurement.
Qualification & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar
Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience
Proven knowledge in the area of purchasing
Team working capabilities
Strong, effective negotiation skills
Proven software skills, e.g. Microsoft Office, SAP is required
Fluent in English
Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment
Driving our future growth requires talented people. Sartorius is a dynamic organization suited to people who want to showcase skills, be recognized for expertise and thrive in a vibrant and innovative environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCPhere
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
At Sartorius, we believe that bringing together diverse perspectives is critical for our mission of simplifying progress in life sciences and bioprocessing so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We therefore actively recruit and hire diverse talent from a mix of cultures, genders, age groups, physical and mental abilities, educational backgrounds, career paths and more, and do not tolerate any discrimination against applicants or employees.
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