Invenio Buyer

Who are we?

From our corporate headquarters near Atlanta, Georgia to operations in eight countries

(the Dominican Republic, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, India, the Netherlands, UK, USA), Invenio is a global manufacturer of healthcare products, which focuses on the design, development and manufacturing of disposable medical supplies. We pride ourselves on developing strong customer relationships, driving new product innovation while adapting to ever-changing global market demands. To learn more about our company, visit us at www.inveniops.com

Job Summary

Invenio has a career-building opportunity for a Buyer to join a dynamic and rapidly growing company. The ideal candidate will be positive, proactive, innovative, and have a “can-do” attitude. The buyer will lead and direct all facets of purchasing in support of our US manufacturing operations based in Peachtree Corners, GA.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Process purchase orders and manage order confirmations, ensuring timely delivery and addressing discrepancies promptly.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality and delivery standards
• Collaborate with accounting and warehouse on timely receipt, bill entry and research required to maintain good vendor relationships.
• Facilitate material returns with buyers, warehouse, vendors and accounting
• Create and publish weekly, monthly, and quarterly metrics related to purchasing.
• Maintain updated vendor open purchase order reports
• Drive continuous supplier improvement in purchase price and total cost, including supply chain performance cost.
• Ensure that category spend is compliant with contract and procurement policy with a strong emphasis on ensuring business continuity.
• Ensure processes are followed in the areas of purchasing, handling and shipment in compliance with our Quality Management System
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement supply chain best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Effective and frequent communication regarding material updates that pose a potential supply chain impact to the organization.
• Vocal point for international global expediting of North America Team in support of global buyers.
• Provide direction to global team members as required to quickly resolve open issues relative to suppliers and purchasing.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance or related fie
• 3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Operations
• Experience in managing complex supply chains with multiple SKUs and suppliers.
• Medical buying experience preferred, an understanding of custom procedure pack business would be advantageous

Qualification

• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills to work with suppliers and multiple lines of business
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with various teams across the organization
• Must have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel 
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term goals and day-to-day operations
• Assertive, resilient, and welcomes change
• Experience in process implementation and required internal controls
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency
• Experience with financial analysis
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and inventory management principles.
• Proficiency in integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (NetSuite experience a plus)

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with occasional visits to supplier locations or production sites.
• May require travel for supplier meetings or industry events (up to 10%).

Work Environment:

Teammate Benefit:

• Medical, supplemental gap, dental, vision insurance and 401(k)
• Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company