Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for managing purchasing activities, securing goods, and managing supplier relationships to optimize procurement operations. The Scope of materials can include controlled items for internal manufacturing or service, lab and production supplies, as well as capital equipment and tooling.

• Procure Goods and Services: Identify, select, and procure merchandise that aligns with the company's needs and specifications. Enter purchase orders in NetSuite ERP system and coordinate exceptions as needed throughout the receipt and billing cycle.
• Supplier Management: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and pricing while ensuring quality standards and timely delivery. Document nonconformances in Vero's Quality Management Systems and maintain ongoing communication with suppliers to ensure the timely correction and prevention of nonconformances.
• Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels and reorder supplies as necessary, avoiding overstock and out-of-stock situations.
• Market Analysis: Keep up to date with market trends and product availability to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Cost Management: Seek the best combination of quality, price, payment terms, and delivery by comparing suppliers.
• Experience/Education: 1-3 years of direct purchasing experience or involvement in procurement processes is required.
• Technical Knowledge: Skills in negotiation techniques, basic supplier evaluation, purchase order management, proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel), data entry, and understanding of purchase order processes.
• Cognitive Skills: Competent in negotiation, vendor selection, basic analytical skills, and understanding of market trends and supplier capabilities.
• Decision Making/Impact: Responsible for making decisions on suppliers for low- to medium-value items, negotiating prices and terms for specific categories or products.
• Supervision Received: Works under close supervision of senior buyers or procurement managers, with a focus on administrative tasks and basic procurement functions.
• Skill Development: Should be keen on developing administrative skills, basic negotiation, and an understanding of procurement principles.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Expected to implement small-scale improvements to procurement processes and actively seek out cost-saving opportunities.
• Preference given: APICS certifications, Six Sigma, NetSuite experience, experience in critical industries such as injection molding, CNC machining, electronics, or raw materials

Competences

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others tactfully; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Dependability - Follows instructions; Responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Physical Demands

• Standard office and laboratory environment
• Hybrid